Operations and Asset Manager

About this role

Sisa Method Limited is developing the Ajaokuta Mini LNG project in Kogi State and seeks an Operations and Asset Manager to help build and implement the operating model and asset management system as the project moves from installation to commissioning and first gas. The role focuses on defining maintenance, procedures, spares, staffing, training and handover requirements, while coordinating with project teams to ensure readiness. The position targets candidates with experience in gas processing, LNG, power or process plants, and requires involvement from start-up through steady operation. The successful candidate will lead operations readiness, asset management activities and ensure compliant, safe operations. The job is based in Abuja for a project in Kogi, with the employer seeking a lean, high-accountability execution team.

What you would do

• Develop the operating philosophy and procedures for start-up, normal operation, shutdown, emergency shutdown and isolation.
• Build the asset register, conduct criticality assessments, define maintenance strategy, create job plans and establish critical spares lists.
• Define the operating organisation including staffing, competency matrix, shift model and training requirements.
• Develop the Operations Readiness Plan with owners, deliverables and gate criteria to achieve stable operation.
• Participate in system walkdowns and review vendor manuals, alarm/trip lists and handover dossiers.
• Set reliability and performance measures, inventory controls and statutory inspection registers.
• Coordinate preservation, tagging, inspection and storage of received equipment per OEM instructions.
• Ensure alignment with Logistics and OEM on equipment preservation and storage.
• Engage with project teams, vendors and HSE to ensure smooth handovers and operation.
• Support handover activities from construction to operation through to first gas.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 7+ years of operations or maintenance experience in gas processing, LNG, power or process plants.
• Experience in operational readiness, commissioning or start-up of new facilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset integrity and statutory inspection requirements.
• Ability to write operating and maintenance procedures.
• Strong coordination skills across projects, vendors and HSE teams.

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