Mechanical Shift Engineer

Mechanical Shift Engineer

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Mechanical Shift Engineer

Location

Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

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 of 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.