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Senior Mechanical Engineer at First Independent Power Limited

First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) is a Power Generation company located in Rivers state with 4 simple gas turbine power plants with a total capacity of 541MW.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired FIPL.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Job Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

Supervision of routine maintenance measures in mechanical and optimise equipment lifecycle cost
Approve expenditure within the limits of approval
Plan resource requirements for maintenance of mechanical functions - manpower, materials and contracts
Ensure high availability of mechanical systems
Minimise cost of maintenance of mechanical maintenance section and quality norms
Ensure availability of spares and other infrastructures for maintenance of mechanical systems
Prepare periodic report for the attention of the Station Manager.
Conduct performance review of subordinates
Coordination with shift operations for ensuring efficient plant operation
Ensure compliance with procedures relating to documentation and record-keeping of equipment history

Skills / Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
NSE/ COREN
Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience with at least three (3) years at supervisory level and direct exposure to mechanical generators and power plant maintenance processes.
Knowledge of modern maintenance management practices and spares inventory management
Effective Leadership Skills
Effective Communication and Reporting Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
Interdisciplinary Knowledge of Electrical, C&I and Civil Maintenance
Work Experience: Proven experience in a power plant.
Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
Sound knowledge of power generation processes