Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location

Makun City, Ogun

Employment Type

Full-time

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical equipment and utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• The successful candidate will ensure equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and maintain compliance with GMP, safety standards, and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pharmaceutical production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as tablet compression machines, granulators, mixers, coating machines, filling machines, packaging machines, conveyors, and pumps.
• Maintain mechanical components including bearings, gears, shafts, couplings, valves, seals, belts, chains, and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out equipment installation, assembly, alignment, commissioning, and modification.
• Perform routine inspection and condition monitoring of production and utility equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for mechanical equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective repairs.
• Support maintenance of pharmaceutical utilities such as HVAC systems, air compressors, boilers, chillers, water treatment systems, and pumps.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, work orders, and spare-parts records.
• Ensure availability and proper management of critical mechanical spare parts.
• Work closely with Production, Electrical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Participate in equipment installation, qualification, validation, and commissioning activities where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed according to approved SOPs, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.

Pharmaceutical/GMP Responsibilities

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements during maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work does not compromise product quality or cause contamination.
• Follow approved procedures when working in cleanrooms and controlled production areas.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and according to Good Documentation Practices.
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards within maintenance and production areas.

Requirements

• B.Eng./B.Sc./HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with industrial machinery, pumps, compressors, HVAC, pneumatic systems, and production equipment.
• Good knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance techniques.
• Understanding of GMP, equipment maintenance, safety requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Willingness to work shifts and respond to equipment breakdowns when required.

Key Skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Pumps and compressors
• HVAC and utilities
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Bearings, gears, shafts, and couplings
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Root-cause analysis
• GMP compliance
• Maintenance documentation
• Spare-parts management
• Health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Salary

N250,000 - N380,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

30th October, 2026.