Head Maintenance & Engineering

Job Title: Head Maintenance & Engineering

Job Type: Full time

Location: Lagos

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Our client, a leading energy and oil and gas company with operations across Africa is seeking a highly experienced Head Maintenance & Engineering. The Head, Maintenance & Engineering plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient & safe functioning of the terminals, which serve as critical hubs for receiving, storing, and distributing petroleum products. The ideal candidate must have vast understanding of terminal operations, maintenance practices, safety regulations, and industry best practices

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the terminals, including product receipt, storage, blending, and dispatch with adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and industry best practices.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities for terminal equipment and systems
• Ensure that all terminal operations and maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and relevant legal requirements.
• Conducting regular safety inspections, risks assessments, and audits
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for terminal incidents.
• Conduct drills and exercises to prepare the team for potential emergencies.
• Liaise and coordinate with external service providers and contractors to perform specialized maintenance tasks or repairs.
• Manage vendor contracts, negotiate service agreements, and ensure service quality
• Provide visible leadership to various teams in the Terminal operators, maintenance technicians, and engineers.
• Maintain accurate and up to-date records of all maintenance and operational activities,including maintenance logs, reports, and compliance documentation Implement and monitor environmental management practices to minimize the environmental impact of the terminal operations
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Education/ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with up to 10 years of experience
• Minimum of 4-5 years supervisory experience, preferably in a similar role
• Membership of relevant professional association is highly desired
• Vast understanding of terminal operations, maintenance practices, safety regulations, and industry best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to assess complex terminal-related issues and develop effective solutions
• Strong focus and commitment to safety
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative attitude
• Good relationship management skills
• Optimizing resources for terminal maintenance and operations
  
  
  

Salary : N13,000,000- N18,000,000 pa

Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to careers@worknigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the email.