Duration: 12 months (renewable)
Work Pattern: 5 days/week
Alternative Rotation: 12 weeks on / 4 weeks off (subject to client approval)
Our client, a major international Oil & Gas operator, is seeking an experienced
Head of Mechanical
to join its Deepwater Operations team in Nigeria.
This position will provide technical leadership and maintenance oversight for two FPSOs producing some of the largest offshore hydrocarbon volumes in West Africa.
Key Responsibilities
As Head of Mechanical, you will be responsible for the technical integrity, reliability and performance of critical mechanical assets, including rotating, static, lifting and marine equipment.
Your main duties will include:
Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of mechanical maintenance plans, procedures and strategies.
Ensuring adequate spare parts coverage and optimized stock management to support equipment reliability and availability targets.
Acting as Technical Administrator for Mechanical Spare Parts and Mechanical Materials.
Reviewing and validating maintenance plans developed by contractors and ensuring their effective execution.
Providing technical expertise for troubleshooting, performance degradation investigations, equipment failures and root cause analysis.
Monitoring equipment performance, maintenance KPIs and asset reliability, while identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Coordinating major maintenance campaigns, shutdown activities, overhauls and vendor interventions.
Managing technical studies, modifications and maintenance improvement initiatives.
Ensuring accurate maintenance data management and analysis within SAP-based maintenance systems.
Supporting offshore operations teams through technical assistance and guidance.
Managing external service providers, contractors and vendors, including scope definition, technical follow-up and performance evaluation.
Participating in budgeting activities and supporting cost optimization initiatives.
Contributing to the development and mentoring of maintenance engineers and technicians.
Acting as Maintenance Operations Manager when required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor''s Degree in
Mechanical Engineering
or equivalent.
Minimum
10 years of experience
as a Mechanical Engineer within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Energy industries.
Minimum
5 years of experience in a supervisory, lead or management position
.
Strong technical knowledge of:
Gas Turbines
Compressors
Diesel Engines
Pumps
Static Equipment
Marine Equipment
Lifting Equipment
Rotating Machinery
Experience with mechanical maintenance strategies, reliability improvement and asset integrity management.
Strong knowledge of spare parts management and maintenance planning methodologies.
Experience supporting offshore production assets, FPSOs, offshore platforms or large industrial facilities.
Familiarity with contractor management, technical audits and vendor coordination.
Good understanding of HSE requirements within high-risk operational environments.
Desired Experience:
Previous experience working on
FPSOs
, offshore production facilities or Deepwater operations.
Experience with maintenance management systems such as
SAP
.
Knowledge of reliability, condition monitoring and maintenance optimization processes.
Experience managing multidisciplinary maintenance activities in an operational environment.
What We Offer
Opportunity to join a major international Oil & Gas operator.
Strategic leadership position supporting two FPSO assets.
Long-term assignment with potential extension.
Exposure to complex Deepwater production operations.
International and multicultural working environment.
Additional Info:
Accommodation: Provided by the Company
Local Transportation: Provided by the Company