Maintenance Manager at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Job Summary

• The Maintenance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all mechanical and electrical equipment, including generators, pumps, compressors, trucks, and other plant facilities across multiple locations nationwide.
• This position requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and an ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring minimal downtime, cost efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• The role includes oversight of preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting issues, coordinating repairs, supervising installations, and aligning the department’s activities with the organization’s operational objectives.
• The Maintenance Manager will also lead the development and implementation of procurement and maintenance tracking systems, ensuring the efficient utilization of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead and mentor the maintenance team, driving a high-performance culture to achieve organizational goals while reducing equipment downtime and optimizing maintenance costs.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency and extend equipment life.
• Technical Oversight: Conduct installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical and electrical equipment, including diesel and gas generators, compressors, pumps, and piping systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations; actively promote safety culture through Visible Felt Leadership (VFL).
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain a robust network of spare parts vendors and workshops to ensure timely availability of quality resources.
• Data & Reporting: Track maintenance performance, downtime, and costs; provide regular updates and reports to senior management on technical performance and budget adherence.
• Failure Analysis: Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) for equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Process Optimization: Improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), job plans, and inspection protocols for equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design new systems, optimize existing technology, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Cost Management: Monitor and control the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in equipment downtime.
• Adherence to maintenance budget (% variance).
• Achievement of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Effectiveness of team leadership and staff satisfaction.
• Compliance with safety standards.
• Vendor relationship quality and cost efficiency.
• Innovation in maintenance processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc./B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline from a recognized institution.
• Experience: 8–15 years of progressive maintenance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role, preferably in the midstream or downstream oil & gas industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in the maintenance of diesel and gas generators, compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, and heavy-duty trucks.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting and technical diagnostic abilities.
• Proficient in cost management, project management, and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of HSE standards within the oil & gas industry.
• Familiarity with Natural Gas and LPG plant equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in preparing technical reports.
• Adept at using maintenance management software and basic computer applications.
• Analytical mindset with experience in root cause analysis (RCA).

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross annual salary: N7M – N11M.
• Performance bonus: Up to 30% of gross salary.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for staff, spouse, and two children.