Generator Maintenace Manager at Rapid Rentals Limited

REPORTING TO: 

General Manager 

DEPARTMENT: 

Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Generator Maintenance Manager with a minimum of 10 years in generator maintenance and technical operations, including team leadership and SOP development. This role is responsible for leading the maintenance department, overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance of diesel powered generators (e.g., Perkins, Cummins, Mikano, FG Wilson), establishing and enforcing standard operating procedures, and ensuring high operational uptime and customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance Operations & Technical Oversight
• Supervise and coordinate all maintenance activities on generators (ranging from 40kVA to 1500kVA).
• Ensure effective troubleshooting, diagnostics, servicing, and repair of generators and related systems.
• Review and approve maintenance schedules, parts planning, and maintenance logs.
• People Management & Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of technicians and field engineers.
• Plan manpower deployment and on-call rosters.
• Conduct performance reviews, technical assessments, and staff training sessions.
• SOP Development & Compliance
• Develop, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for generator maintenance and safety protocols.
• Monitor compliance with internal processes and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in service delivery.
• Asset Management & Reporting
• Maintain accurate service records, asset tracking, and maintenance logs.
• Prepare regular reports on generator health, downtime, service costs, and KPIs.
• Support budgeting and cost control of maintenance operations.
• Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards during generator servicing and operation.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures where necessary.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies for compliance and certifications.
• Stakeholder & Customer Interface
• Serve as technical lead in client meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Respond promptly to critical breakdowns and client complaints.
• Provide technical advice to management and cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• HND/BSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in generator maintenance, with at least 5 in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong background in diesel generator systems (Perkins, Cummins, etc.).
• Proven experience developing and enforcing maintenance SOPs.
• Proficient in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) tools.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Technical expertise in diesel generator maintenance.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Process-driven with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and reporting ability.
• Budgeting and cost control experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.