Head of Mechanical (Rotating, Static, Lifting & Marine Equipment)

Job title : Head of Mechanical (Rotating, Static, Lifting & Marine Equipment)

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