Head of Mechanical (Rotating, Static, Lifting & Marine Equipment)

About the role

A major international Oil & Gas operator, represented by VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, is looking for an experienced Head of Mechanical to join its Deepwater Operations team in Lagos, Nigeria. The post provides technical leadership and maintenance oversight for two FPSOs producing large offshore hydrocarbon volumes in West Africa. It is a resident position with accommodation and local transport provided by the company.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of mechanical maintenance plans, procedures and strategies.
• Ensure adequate spare parts coverage and optimized stock management to meet equipment reliability and availability targets.
• Act as Technical Administrator for mechanical spare parts and materials.
• Review and validate contractor maintenance plans and ensure their effective execution.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting, performance degradation investigations, equipment failures and root cause analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance, maintenance KPIs and asset reliability, and coordinate major maintenance campaigns, shutdowns, overhauls and vendor interventions.
• Manage technical studies, modifications and improvement initiatives, and maintain accurate maintenance data in SAP-based systems.
• Support offshore operations teams, manage external service providers and contractors, and contribute to budgeting and cost optimization.
• Mentor maintenance engineers and technicians, and act as Maintenance Operations Manager when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Energy.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory, lead or management position.
• Experience supporting offshore production assets, FPSOs, offshore platforms or large industrial facilities.
• Desired: previous FPSO or deepwater experience, SAP maintenance management systems, and knowledge of reliability, condition monitoring and maintenance optimization.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of gas turbines, compressors, diesel engines, pumps, static equipment, marine equipment, lifting equipment and rotating machinery.
• Mechanical maintenance strategies, reliability improvement and asset integrity management.
• Spare parts management and maintenance planning methodologies.
• Contractor management, technical audits and vendor coordination.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements in high-risk environments.

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract of 12 months (renewable), starting ASAP, with a 5-day work week and an alternative 12 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation subject to client approval.
• Accommodation and local transportation provided.
• Strategic leadership position with potential long-term extension, in an international and multicultural setting.
• Onboarding, growth, training and mobility opportunities within the group, recognition and a company savings plan.