Sisa Method - Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations and Asset Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT) and Kogi Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for an Operations and Asset Manager to join them.
Build the operating model and asset management system in parallel with construction so that theAjaokutaMini-LNG plant can move safely from installation through commissioning to first gas, defining maintenance, procedures, spares, staffing, training and handover requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Develop the Operations Readiness Plan with owners, deliverables and gate criteria through to stable operation
Define the operatingorganisation, staffing, competency matrix, shift model and training requirements
Develop operating philosophy and procedures for start-up, normal operation, shutdown, emergency shutdown and isolation
Build the asset register, criticality assessment, maintenance strategy, job plans and critical spares lists
Coordinate preservation, tagging, inspection and storage of received equipment with Logistics and OEM instructions
Participate in systemwalkdownsand review vendor manuals, alarm/trip lists and handover dossiers
Set reliability and performance measures, inventory controls and statutory inspection registers
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
7+ years of operations or maintenance experience in gas processing, LNG, power or process plants
Experience in operational readiness, commissioning or start-up of new facilities
Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset integrity and statutory inspection requirements
Ability to write operating and maintenance procedures
Strong coordination skills across projects, vendors and HSE teams
What We Value
Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by theirvalues:Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.