Maintenance Manager at United Geophysical (Nigeria) Limited - 2 Openings

United Geophysical (Nigeria) Limited is Nigeria's oldest oil service company having began operations in the western Niger Delta in the early 1960’s and incorporated as a limited liability company in 1971. The company has over 50 years of continuous operations specialising in land and swamp 2D, 3D and 4D seismic data acquisition and has conducted seismic surveys for all the major oil companies operating in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Locations: Imo and Lagos

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations and ensure the reliability and efficiency of all equipment.
• This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, resource management, and continuous improvement to support field operations across multiple project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs for seismic, mechanical, and electrical equipment to ensure minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities for vehicles, generators, compressors, drills, survey equipment, and other seismic field assets.
• Plan and manage workshop operations, ensuring timely servicing, repair, and calibration of equipment.
• Lead, train, and mentor maintenance teams (technicians, mechanics, electricians, welders, etc.) to maintain high technical standards and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role, ideally within seismic or oil and gas operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience managing maintenance of vehicles, heavy-duty equipment, and field machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams and manage operations across multiple field locations.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: HR@unitedgeophysical.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.