Company
downstream fuel operations
EngineeringandMaintenanceManager
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“Engineering and Maintenance Manager. Skills: Engineering leadership, Asset integrity, Maintenance strategy, HSE compliance. Lead engineering and maintenance functions. Implement engineering policies and standards”
Industry & Context.
Decision-making; Problem-solving ability; Resolve major equipment failures; Resolve integrity risks
Frequent travel to retail sites, depots, LPG plants, and airports, Exposure to operational and industrial environments, Combination of field-based leadership and office-based planning
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Process Engineering, 10–15+ years experience in downstream oil & gas engineering and maintenance, Proven leadership across multi-asset portfolios (retail, distribution, LPG, aviation, B2B), Experience operating in African markets with complex regulatory environments, Downstream fuel asset engineering and maintenance, Asset integrity and reliability management, Maintenance planning and CMMS/EAM systems, HSE and process safety management, Contractor and cost management, Knowledge of API, NFPA, EI/JIG, ISO, and local regulations, technical and people leadership skills, Safety-first and risk-aware mindset, Commercial and cost-conscious approach, decision-making and problem-solving ability, Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences, Resilience and adaptability in challenging environments
Nice to Have
Professional engineering registration, Maintenance, reliability, or project management certification
What You'll Do.
Lead engineering and maintenance functions
Implement engineering policies and standards
Act as technical authority
Manage maintenance programs
Ensure asset integrity frameworks
Drive asset availability improvements
Resolve equipment failures
Support capital projects
Approve maintenance-related designs
Ensure construction to operations handover
Ensure regulatory compliance
Lead risk assessments
Develop maintenance budgets
Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets
Monitor cost performance
Support procurement strategy
Manage maintenance contractors
Ensure contractor competency
Approve work completion
Lead engineering teams
Establish training frameworks
Foster accountability culture
Drive continuous improvement
Partner with other teams
Engage regulators and customers
Represent engineering in forums
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with retail, distribution, supply, HSSE, finance, and commercial teams; Engage regulators, airport authorities, B2B customers, and JV partners; Represent engineering and maintenance in management and governance forums
Communication Scope
Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Process & Methodology
Capital projects, Refurbishments, Upgrades
Full Job Description
**Role Purpose** The Engineering & Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and controlling all engineering and maintenance activities across the company’s downstream fuel operations, including Retail, Distribution, Ground Fuels, LPG, Aviation, and B2B assets. The role ensures assets are safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, while supporting business continuity, growth, and capital projects in diverse African operating environments. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Engineering & Maintenance Leadership** * Lead all engineering and maintenance functions across multi-asset downstream operations. * Implement engineering policies, standards, and maintenance strategies aligned with corporate objectives. * Act as the technical authority for maintenance and operational engineering decisions. **2\. Asset Integrity & Reliability** * Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. * Ensure implementation of asset integrity frameworks, including inspections, testing, and certifications. * Drive improvements in asset availability, reliability, and lifecycle cost management. * Review and resolve major equipment failures and integrity risks. **3\. Capital Projects & Construction Support** * Support and govern capital projects, refurbishments, and upgrades across retail, distribution, LPG, aviation, and B2B assets. * Review and approve maintenance-related designs, scopes, and technical solutions. * Ensure effective handover from construction to operations and maintenance. **4\. HSE, Process Safety & Regulatory Compliance** * Ensure compliance with HSE, process safety, petroleum, LPG, and aviation regulations. * Lead maintenance-related risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations. * Drive a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship across teams and contractors. **5\. Budgeting & Cost Control** * Develop and manage maintenance OPEX and engineering-related CAPEX budgets. * Monitor cost performance and implem
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