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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.
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