Mechanical Shift Engineer

Mechanical Shift Engineer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 10 years
• Location Rivers
• City Port Harcourt
• Job Field Engineering / Technical

Reports To: Mechanical Lead

Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts (2D – 2N – 2O)

Job Summary

• The Mechanical Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all port equipment.
• The role requires strong hands-on experience in preventive maintenance, fault identification, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Conduct regular inspection of plant equipment to identify faults and potential failures.
• Schedule maintenance activities and allocate jobs to shift technicians and operators.
• Supervise and manage the shift technicians/operators team.
• Support the general shift team during major repairs and maintenance activities.
• Issue and manage work permits for maintenance and other relevant jobs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance history and records for all plant equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support effective fault identification and resolution.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Material Handling Systems.
• Experience in a port environment is preferred.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Material Handling System (MHS) equipment, including:

• Conveyor belts

• Portal reclaimers

• Ship loaders

• Belt bucket elevators

• Diesel/gas generators

• Good knowledge of utilities and associated equipment, including:

• Pumps

• Compressors

• Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)

• Other relevant utility systems

• Hands-on expertise in mechanical activities such as:

• Welding and gas cutting

• Machining

• Rigging

• Familiarity with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, including:

• Hot Work

• Working at Height

• Confined Space

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Functional knowledge of computer operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, including email.

• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance requirements.

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