Mechanical Lead at Daiik Engineering Limited

Daiik Engineering Limited is a diversified engineering company in the Oil, Gas, Petro-Chemical, Power, Food, Beverages and other Industries. We Have in our group a team of varied experienced managers, Engineers, and other skilled workers drawn from the various disciplines that can handle projects of diverse complexity and magnitude to single line responsibility in engineering and construction projects requiring tens of thousands man hours.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• A Mechanical Lead manages the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical systems, leading engineering teams to ensure safety, reliability, and project compliance.
• Key responsibilities include coordinating technical activities, mentoring staff, reviewing designs, ensuring code compliance, and managing vendors or contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance on mechanical design, systems, and engineering standards. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in product development projects.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians, assigning work and managing performance.
• Project Execution: Oversee the development and maintenance of projects from concept to production, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• System Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for facility infrastructure (HVAC, plumbing, machinery) to minimize downtime.
• Design Review & Documentation: Approve technical drawings, design changes, and documentation to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Collaboration & Compliance: Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other departments to ensure MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) integration and compliance with safety/regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a senior or lead mechanical role, often 5+ years.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA V5) and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes (ASME, ASHRAE, etc.), and safety regulations.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Core Competencies:

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Communication: Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Oversight: Experience with project planning, scheduling, and budget management.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@daiik.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.