Maintenance Engineer at Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University of Nigeria (NILE) is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2009 and located in Abuja, Nigeria. It is a member of the Honoris United Universities Network and accredited by the National Universities Commission. Currently, it has seven faculties and a School of Postgraduate Studies offering 38 undergraduate programs and 47 postgraduate programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Maintenance Engineer with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic workforce.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Engineer (preferably female) will be responsible for leading the facilities maintenance team in providing exceptional maintenance support to the organization, planning and coordinating maintenance whilst inspecting and executing all maintenance activities to ensure the safe and efficient use of all the institution’s facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• The maintenance engineer is expected to;
• Plan and coordinate the maintenance inspections and execute all maintenance activities that are related to ensuring the safe and efficient use of the institution’s facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices, implementing safety standards and providing relevant training to maintenance staff.
• Perform periodic audits to determine areas that require further development and demonstrate commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Provide strong leadership in line with the organization’s culture and values, oversee the activities of the entire maintenance team, and determine key performance indicators related to maintenance activities in relation to performance management practices.
• Ensure condition monitoring programmes are executed and reported to support equipment replacement plans and optimize maintenance frequency periods.
• Prepare and execute an effective and optimized predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programme utilizing planning and scheduling systems and techniques to minimize downtime and reactive work.
• Review utilities consumption, monitoring maintenance costs, and developing strategies for optimizing expenses while ensuring high-quality work.
• Communicating and collaborating with key stakeholders to reduce equipment and facility depreciation.

Qualification & Experience

• The candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ cognate experience with proven Facilities Management/Project Management experience.
• Membership of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Project Management Professional (PMP), or relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
• Strong track record of successfully completed projects in the maintenance and facility management profession.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Preferred gender – female

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2024.