Mechanical Maintenance Engineers at Centre For Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) Nigeria

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of all factory mechanical equipment, machines, and utilities.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, repair breakdowns, and ensure prompt resolution to minimize production downtime.
• Oversee the maintenance of production machines such as mixers, filling machines, capping machines, conveyors, packaging equipment, and utilities (air compressors, boilers, pumps, chillers, HVAC systems, etc.).
• Conduct mechanical installations, modifications, and upgrades of machines to meet production needs.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, maintenance standards, and company policies in all mechanical operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and service plans for machinery and utilities.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, fault history, and machine performance.
• Supervise and guide junior technicians and mechanics on best practices.
• Collaborate with production and electrical maintenance teams to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Manage external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and spare part supplies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase machine efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, and rotating equipment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical breakdowns in a production environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory requirements in manufacturing.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing/production environment (FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Cosmetics industry experience is an advantage).
• B.Sc./HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., NSE, COREN) is an added advantage.
• Must reside in Lagos, preferably within Mushin or nearby environs.
• Physically fit, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.