Lead Engineer (Chemical Injection, Lube Oil & Hydrogen System) at Egbin Power Plc

The Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and performance of the Chemical Injection, Lube Oil, and Hydrogen Systems within the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of Chemical Injection, Lube Oil, and Hydrogen systems to identify defects and implement corrective actions. 
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily and weekly maintenance activities in line with operational requirements. 
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies (PPM) to enhance system reliability and minimize downtime. 
• Lead and manage shutdown maintenance activities, ensuring efficient execution within planned timelines. 
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on system failures and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure optimal performance and integrity of hydrogen generation and cooling systems, lube oil systems, and chemical dosing/injection systems. 
• Monitor system parameters and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards. 
• Coordinate internal and external maintenance resources to maximize planned outages and reduce unplanned downtime. 
• Oversee spare parts and inventory management to ensure the availability of critical components. 
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and best practices. 
• Conduct periodic safety inspections and risk assessments. 
• Provide technical guidance, supervision, and mentorship to team members to enhance capability and performance.
• Prepare maintenance reports, technical documentation, and performance analysis. 
• Collaborate with operations and other engineering teams to ensure seamless plant performance. 
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline). 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in power generation or a similar asset-intensive industry. 
• Strong hands-on experience in Hydrogen Systems, Lube Oil Systems, and Chemical Injection Systems is required. 
• Experience in maintenance planning, shutdown execution, and system reliability improvement. 
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., COREN, NSE) will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of turbine auxiliaries and plant systems, especially hydrogen cooling, lubrication, and chemical dosing systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis skills. 
• Good understanding of power plant operations and maintenance best practices. 
• Proficiency in CMMS and maintenance planning tools. 
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills. 
• Effective communication and technical reporting abilities. 
• Knowledge of HSE standards and regulatory compliance in industrial environments. Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks under pressure.