Engineering and Maintenance Manager at Solar Nigachem Limited

Solar Nigachem stands out as a reliable and trustworthy partner. Our unparalleled expertise, commitment to safety, cutting-edge technology, and customer-centric approach makes us a go-to provider for the following sectors, Mining, road construction, Defense projects, Quarries, Seismic Exploration, Tunneling, Hydro Projects and all others - our customized solutions and exceptional customer support ensure that our clients receive the highest level of assistance and satisfaction. With Solar Nigachem, mining operations can rely on their explosives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of the mining industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Location: Owode, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily engineering and maintenance operations across mechanical, electrical, utilities, and fabrication units in alignment with departmental plans from the HOD Engineering.
• Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) schedules.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, lead troubleshooting activities, and ensure timely restoration of production equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including machine history files, maintenance logs, equipment performance records, and work permits.
• Plan and supervise installation, modification, and upgrading of machines, ensuring that all engineering projects meet safety and technical specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze failure trends, and implement long-term corrective and reliability-centered solutions to minimize downtime.
• Supervise major repairs, including equipment overhauls, and commissioning of new installations with supervision of the HOD engineering.
• Conduct routine hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety inspections, ensuring full compliance with HSE procedures, engineering safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify quality of maintenance work, ensuring all repairs, replacements, and installations meet engineering and production quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Store Supervisor to ensure availability of critical spare parts, proper inventory control, and adherence to cost-effective materials management.
• Supervise engineering personnel, including technicians, mechanics, electricians, and utilities staff; provide coaching, discipline, and performance management.
• Support technical competence development, ensuring that engineers and technicians receive continuous training in equipment maintenance, safety, and technical upgrades.
• Assist in preparingthe engineering reports (breakdown analyses, maintenance performance, reliability statistics, and improvement recommendations) alongside the HOD Engineering and submit to themanagement for informed decision-making.

Job Requirements

• Applicant should have minimum of B.Sc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7 - 10 years of engineering/maintenance experience in a manufacturing or chemical industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• NSE or COREN (Preferred); HSE Level 3; Certification in equipment maintenance or reliability engineering is an added advantage.
• Mechanical systems maintenance, preventive & predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability engineering, project planning & execution, utilities management (boilers, compressors, generators), engineering drawings, technical documentation, and equipment commissioning.
• Strong leadership and team management ability; excellent communication skills; analytical thinking; problem-solving; decision-making; attention to detail; time management; high safety consciousness; integrity and accountability.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: hr@solarnigachem.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.