Power Plant Mechanical Lead at ResumeSurge

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Job Title: Power Plant Mechanical Lead

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Mechanical Lead to oversee maintenance operations within a power plant environment.
• This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of mechanical systems through effective preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and team leadership.
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of plant maintenance practices and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance activities to ensure maximum uptime of critical plant systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, vessels, coolers, and auxiliary systems
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation for maintenance execution
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in line with company standards
• Supervise and guide mechanical technicians, ensuring safe and efficient work practices
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, Permit-to-Work (PTW), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Respond to plant emergencies in accordance with established response plans
• Monitor plant system performance and report abnormalities to management
• Oversee maintenance of gas turbines and associated plant systems following OEM and industry standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and logs, including CMMS data
• Conduct inspections of spare parts and materials for quality and compliance
• Perform and supervise welding activities (MIG, TIG, brazing, and stick welding)
• Participate in outage planning and execution, ensuring availability of tools, resources, and personnel
• Assist with audits of maintenance systems and safety procedures
• Support development of short- and long-term maintenance plans (1-year, 3-year, 5-year)
• Coordinate with operations teams to resolve plant operational issues
• Ensure plant housekeeping standards are maintained
• Participate in training programs and foster a strong team-oriented work culture
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in power generation (combined or simple cycle plants)
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a similar role
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical systems and plant equipment
• Solid understanding of maintenance strategies and CMMS systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and procedures
• Valid international passport and willingness to travel if required.

Salary
N40,000,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online