Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer
Confidential Employer
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Experience Level
Executive (12+ years)
Application Deadline
July 30, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide technical leadership for our offshore operations.
In this critical role, you will oversee the maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment on FPSOs, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Your responsibilities will include supporting offshore operations, leading condition monitoring initiatives, and conducting thorough failure investigations.
You will collaborate closely with OEMs to resolve complex equipment issues and drive operational excellence across vital production assets. This position requires a deep understanding of various equipment types and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering practice.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for rotating equipment on an FPSO maintenance contract
- Support offshore operations and improve equipment reliability
- Lead condition monitoring and failure investigations
- Work with OEMs to resolve complex equipment issues
- Drive operational excellence across critical production assets
Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering degree
- COREN registration or Chartered Engineer
- Minimum of 15 years' offshore production experience (FPSO preferred)
- Expertise in compressors, turbines, pumps, generators, cranes, vibration analysis, and root cause failure analysis
- Experience with static equipment, pressure vessels, piping, and valves
- BOSIET and offshore medical certification (or willingness to obtain)
- OEM experience (Siemens, Solar, Baker Hughes, or Atlas Copco) is an advantage
- Reliability-centred maintenance and criticality assessment experience is an advantage
- Fluency in English; French and West Africa regional experience are an advantage
- Available to mobilise at short notice
How to Apply
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The energy sector in Nigeria, particularly offshore operations, demands highly specialized engineering expertise to ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical production assets. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership in a demanding environment, focusing on the maintenance and optimization of rotating equipment on FPSOs. Key technical competencies include deep knowledge of compressors, turbines, pumps, vibration analysis, and root cause failure analysis. The impact of this position is substantial, directly influencing operational uptime, safety standards, and the overall economic performance of offshore facilities, contributing significantly to the company's ROI.
Posted Date
July 16, 2026
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