Assistant Plant Manager – Power Generation at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Plant Manager – Power Generation

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Power & Gas
Reporting To: DGM – Power & Gas

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager – Power Generation to oversee the reliable and efficient operation of captive power plants.
• The role involves managing power generation assets, ensuring operational reliability, optimizing fuel consumption, and leading a technical team to maintain uninterrupted power supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of gas engines, diesel generators, and hybrid power systems.
• Ensure 24/7 reliable power supply meeting quality parameters (voltage, frequency, harmonics).
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor engine performance, fuel efficiency, and generation costs.
• Manage gas supply, metering, and fuel consumption optimization.
• Coordinate with electrical distribution teams and support tenants for power requirements and fault resolution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Support power plant expansion projects, upgrades, and renewable energy integration.
• Lead and mentor plant operators and technicians.
• Prepare operational reports and track KPIs such as plant load factor, outage rates, and fuel consumption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering.

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in power generation operations.
• Minimum 1–2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Hands-on experience with gas engines and off-grid power plants (Jenbacher engines preferred).
• Experience in industrial parks, utilities, free zones, or IPPs is an advantage.

Skills:

• Power plant operations & maintenance
• Gas engine technology
• Energy and fuel management
• HSE and regulatory compliance
• Team leadership and technical reporting.

Salary
N700,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Speified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: CV@ascentech.com.ng using the job title and location as the subject of the mail.