Heavy Duty Equipment Engineer at a Leading Engineering and Operations Company - Ascent Resources

Ascent Resources - Our client, a leading engineering and operations company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Heavy Duty Equipment Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We seeking an experienced and hands-on Heavy-Duty Equipment Engineer to lead the maintenance, overhaul, repair, and operational readiness of heavy-duty equipment across its operations.
• This role is ideal for a practical engineer who is comfortable working both in the field and workshop, troubleshooting equipment failures, supervising repairs, and ensuring maximum equipment availability.
• We are looking for a proactive, field-driven, and solution-oriented professional with strong troubleshooting skills, leadership capability, and a proven track record of maintaining heavy equipment reliability while minimizing operational downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of heavy-duty equipment and mechanical assets.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, diesel engine, and equipment faults.
• Participate actively in equipment overhaul, refurbishment, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support field operations and ensure equipment readiness for deployment.
• Manage spare parts planning, inventory control, and maintenance records.
• Supervise mechanics, welders, technicians, contractors, and workshop personnel.
• Drive equipment reliability, workshop efficiency, and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, Permit-to-Work requirements, and safe work procedures.

Key Success Measures

• Equipment availability and uptime
• Reduced breakdowns and maintenance costs
• Effective workshop management
• Spare parts availability
• Compliance with HSE standards
• Successful execution of overhaul and equipment revamp projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8–15 years' experience in heavy-duty equipment maintenance and workshop operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Gearboxes and rotating equipment
  • Heavy equipment overhaul and diagnostics
  • Welding and fabrication support
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Construction, Marine, Tank Farm, EPC, or related industrial environments is highly desirable.
• COREN, NSE membership, and OEM certifications will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: logisticjob18@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.