Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job title : Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Description

• We are seeking a competent, detail-oriented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its operations team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of mechanical equipment and systems. They plan and execute maintenance activities, troubleshoot faults, and implement improvements to minimize downtime and extend equipment life in industrial, manufacturing, or production environments.
• This role is suited for professionals with Mechanical & Maintenance experience within the Oil and gas servicing sector who can effectively minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate fundamental understanding of instrumentation and control principles such as sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control loops. Ensure mechanical systems availability, reliability, and performance across plants
• Support plant operational targets through timely and effective mechanical maintenance interventions
• Maintenance execution and troubleshooting
• Support initiatives to improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.
• Contribute to the optimization of equipment lifecycle cost through effective maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate records of faults, repairs, and maintenance activities
• Ensure the availability of spares through frequent checking with inventory. Provide input into manpower, materials, and service contract requirements.
• Ensure resolution of assigned Trouble Memos
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory regulations, and OEM recommendations.
• Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentation as required by the Team Lead
• Provide input into manpower, materials, and service contract requirements
• Undertake any other task or duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• 3-5 years of experience in the Engineering field and the power industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of power plant mechanical systems and equipment.
• Sound understanding of equipment operation, maintenance history, and failure modes.
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements and environmental
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures with respect to instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience in inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating equipment, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and diesel engines.
• Familiarity with modern maintenance management practices and spares inventory control.
• Skills in maintenance planning, scheduling, and technical reporting.aults, repairs, and maintenance activities
• Conduct routine inventory checks of mechanical spares to ensure availability and readiness.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to details
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Undertake any other assigned tasks.
• Professional certification COREN is an added advantage.