Maintenance Manager at Proforce Limited

Job Description

• Proforce Industries Limited is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance of our mechanical, electrical, and power generation systems.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in diesel generator repairs, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment maintenance, while effectively leading a team to ensure maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and minimal downtime.
• The successful candidate must be proactive, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate servicing, overhauls, and repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Perform diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repair of diesel generators to ensure maximum reliability and performance.
• Install, commission, and test generators, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and related electrical components.
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and uptime of diesel generators and power distribution systems.
• Lead and supervise the maintenance team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan for missed maintenance activities, and lead the team to deliver effectively.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Manage the team to ensure machine availability, reactively managing dysfunctional machinery with the Shift management.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize maintenance processes without disrupting operations.
• Monitor fuel consumption, generator efficiency, and maintenance trends to optimize operating costs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required.
• Effectively delegate any maintenance issues to be resolved on each shift and small projects to the right skills in the team, planning and managing effective works
• Adhere to daily and weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of the site.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant post-graduation experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and mechanical utilities.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and mechanical utilities.
• Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS is an advantage).
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Good understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.

Technical Competencies
The successful candidate should have practical experience in:

• Diesel generator maintenance and repairs (Perkins, Cummins, CAT, FG Wilson, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Electrical installations and power distribution systems
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and synchronization panels
• Proven experience repairing and servicing diesel generators (e.g., Perkins, Cummins, CAT, FG Wilson, SDMO, etc.).
• HVAC systems (an added advantage)
• Pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment
• Reading electrical and mechanical drawings
• Maintenance planning using CMMS or maintenance software
• Occupational Health & Safety practices.