Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at WTS Energy

Posted on Mon 04th May, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

WTS Energy - Our client, a major player in power generation, is recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Reports to: Mechanical Maintenance Lead

Job Summary

  • The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the reliability, availability, and safe operation of all mechanical equipment and systems in the power plant through effective routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
  • The role supports continuous plant operations by minimizing downtime, optimizing equipment lifecycle costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure mechanical systems availability, reliability and performance across plants
  • Support plant operational targets through timely and effective mechanical maintenance interventions.
  • Maintenance execution and troubleshooting.
  • Support initiatives to improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of recurring mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Contribute to optimization of equipment lifecycle cost through effective maintenance practices.
  • Maintain accurate records of faults, repairs, and maintenance activities
  • Conduct routine inventory checks of mechanical spares to ensure availability and readiness.
  • Provide input into manpower, materials, and service contract requirements.
  • Ensure compliance to safety, statutory regulations and OEM recommendations.
  • Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentations as required by the Team Lead.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient plant operations.
  • Undertake any other assigned tasks.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or HND qualifications in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
  • 3 – 5 years relevant work experience, in the power industry.
  • Professional certification – COREN is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

  • Strong technical knowledge of power plant mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Sound understanding of equipment operation, maintenance history, and failure modes.
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures for mechanical maintenance.
  • Hands-on experience in inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating equipment, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and diesel engines.
  • Ability to perform preventive and proactive maintenance using OEM drawings and design schematics with minimal supervision.
  • Competence in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with modern maintenance management practices and spares inventory control.
  • Understanding of safety, environmental, and statutory requirements related to mechanical equipment.
  • Skills in maintenance planning, scheduling, and technical reporting.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Safety Mindset – Non-negotiable foundation in safety practices.
  • Accountability – Demonstrate ownership mindset and own outcomes.
  • Collaboration – Ability to work in teams and achieve outcomes together.
  • Integrity – Ability to do the right things always.
  • Continuous Improvement – Ability to learn, adapt, innovate and improve always.
  • Innovation – Demonstrate creativity & drive smarter, safer, faster results.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

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