Maintenance Planning Engineer

About this role

The role is for a Maintenance Planning Engineer at NESCO Nigeria Limited in Plateau. It focuses on overseeing plant maintenance planning activities, monitoring plant equipment, and supporting both short-term and long-term maintenance, including shutdowns and overhauls. The position involves developing operating plans, formulating maintenance policy and strategy, ensuring materials and tools are available for preventive and corrective maintenance, and preparing reports for the Head of Generation. It targets candidates with a strong engineering background and substantial hands-on experience in planning and maintenance of major engineering works, preferably in power generation. The organisation is a state-focused electricity generation, distribution, and retail company operating from its head office at Kurra Falls, Plateau.

What you would do

• Oversee short-term and long-term maintenance planning at the plant, including shutdowns and overhauls.
• Plan and maximise plant shutdowns to minimise revenue loss.
• Develop and articulate annual and monthly operating plans and other operational plans.
• Formulate maintenance policy and strategy to meet plant objectives.
• Ensure timely availability of materials and tools for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor plant equipment and maintain related records.
• Prepare periodic reports for the Head, Generation.
• Participate in development of maintenance planning processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Generation.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or HND with COREN-accredited PGD plus a Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Professional certifications with engineering bodies, including full COREN registration or related specialized certification.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Master's in Engineering, MBA/Management) is an added advantage.
• Minimum six years of practical post-qualifying experience in planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of major engineering works, preferably in power generation; at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of maintenance management, material and resource planning for power plants, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Planning and organising capabilities; familiarity with hydro power plant operations is advantageous.

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