Company

downstream fuel operations

EngineeringandMaintenanceManager

Maputo, Mozambique FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Engineering and Maintenance Manager. Skills: Engineering leadership, Asset integrity, Maintenance management, HSE compliance. Lead engineering and maintenance functions. Implement engineering policies and standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Assets are safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective; Support business continuity, growth, and capital projects; Asset availability, reliability, and lifecycle cost management; Maintenance cost efficiency and backlog management; HSE and regulatory compliance performance; Project handover effectiveness; Contractor performance; Team competency and engagement

Industry & Context.

downstream fuel operations
Problems you'll solve

Decision-making and problem-solving ability; Resolve major equipment failures and integrity risks

Eligibility Requirements

Experience operating in African markets with complex regulatory environments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Process Engineering, Minimum of 5+ 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, Good written and spoken of English & Portuguese

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 effective handover

Ensure regulatory compliance

Lead risk assessments

Develop maintenance budgets

Manage engineering budgets

Monitor cost performance

Implement cost optimization

Manage maintenance contractors

Ensure contractor competency

Approve work completion

Lead engineering teams

Develop maintenance teams

Establish training frameworks

Foster accountability culture

Drive continuous improvement

Partner with retail teams

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

Good written and spoken of English & Portuguese; Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences

Process & Methodology

Capital projects support, Construction support, Project handover

Full Job Description

**Function** 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:** **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. **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. **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. **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. **Budgeting & Cost Control** * Develop and manage maintenance OPEX and engineering-related CAPEX budgets. * Monitor cost performance and implement cost optimization i

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