Maintenance Manager at an Established Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Firm - UnoCasa Consulting

UnoCasa Consulting - Our client, an established player in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and reliability of critical operational assets and heavy equipment.
• This role is ideal for a proactive maintenance professional with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on experience managing industrial equipment within construction, dredging, or infrastructure environments.
• The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and reliability of all equipment, machinery, and infrastructure operations.
• The successful candidate will ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, compliance with HSE regulations, and effective management of maintenance teams and resources.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Plan and schedule routine and emergency maintenance activities.
• Drive maintenance best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure optimal availability and reliability of critical operational equipment.

Asset & Equipment Management:

• Oversee maintenance of heavy equipment, pipelines, cranes, trenchless technology rigs, and auxiliary machinery.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance assessments.
• Manage equipment lifecycle, replacements, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with procurement teams for timely availability of spare parts and consumables.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, industry regulations, and operational standards.
• Develop and enforce maintenance SOPs and safety procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, certifications, and inspection records.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and supervise maintenance engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Set performance KPIs and conduct regular reviews.
• Provide technical and safety training to maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of proactive maintenance and operational excellence.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets.
• Monitor maintenance costs and equipment performance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment Availability Rate: 95%+ uptime.
• Reduction in Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Improvement in Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• 100% HSE Compliance.
• Maintenance Cost Optimization.
• Planned Maintenance Ratio Improvement.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of maintenance experience within EPC, construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial maintenance role.
• Experience managing heavy-duty construction and industrial equipment is essential.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of CMMS, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning, asset management, and equipment reliability improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and safety-focused mindset.

Application Closing Date
8th June, 2026.