Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Lead Engineer Boiler Field Instrumentation at Sahara Group.
About Sahara Group
Sahara Group, established in 1996 with Sahara Energy Resource Limited as its first company, initially focused on trading petroleum products. Over the years, it has evolved into a multifaceted conglomerate operating in sectors such as upstream, midstream, downstream, power, and infrastructure development. Sahara Group’s strength lies in its ambidexterity and ability to create extraordinary solutions from ordinary circumstances, tailored for diverse markets. Through investments in people, technology, strategic acquisitions, and expansion programs, Sahara continually explores new frontiers in energy provision. Embracing good corporate citizenship, the company promotes global sustainable development and transparency in business, collaborating with multilateral organizations and stakeholders worldwide.
Summary
- Company: Sahara Group
- Job Title: Lead Engineer Boiler Field Instrumentation
- Location: Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Title: Lead Engineer Boiler Field Instrumentation
Job Summary
The Lead Engineer Boiler Field Instrumentation is responsible for all preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance of Boiler field instrumentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to preventive/breakdown/corrective maintenance schedule.
- Develop and improve preventive/breakdown/corrective maintenance culture.
- Ensures/assigns all preventive/breakdown/corrective maintenance is duly carried out and documented.
- Review weekly all breakdown/corrective maintenance processes.
- Liaise with Lead Engineer Boiler controls to re-assess equipment breakdowns for preventive maintenance schedule.
- Monitor and ensure the closure of Trouble Memo’s on CMMS.
- Addresses issues bordering on human resources and personnel issues and escalate it upward if not addressed or for further action where necessary.
- Ensures all monthly reports are duly done and submitted.
- Ensures all special reports are duly done and documented.
- Periodically assess all staff under him for training needs for optimal performance.
- Ensures availability of materials and tools required for the job.
- Supervise control systems and instruments with a focus on both efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- Ensures HSE guidelines are adhered to strictly during and on the job.
- Develop Plant Patrol and monitoring check sheet to be reviewed periodically as determined.
- Provide support in spare parts planning, budget planning, purchase, and inspection activities.
- Execute documentation according to IMS standards.
- Implement strategies that improve performance and reliability.
- Ensures all risk registers for breakdown/corrective maintenance and the section are kept and reviewed periodically.
- Perform covering role in the absence of the Unit Head, Boiler Systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned by other Unit Heads/Head of Section/ Head of Department.
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Requirements for the Position of Lead Engineer Boiler Field Instrumentation at Sahara Group
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical or Systems Engineering or other related engineering field.
- Minimum of 5 ~ 10 years of work experience with at least 3 years at a supervisory level and direct exposure to I&C systems and power plant maintenance processes.
- Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification.
Skills and Competencies
- Technical Knowledge of Instrumentation & Control Systems for Boilers and auxiliaries.
- Good knowledge of standard operating procedures for I &C maintenance of Boiler/Turbine generators and auxiliaries.
- Sound understanding of the working and history of turbine generators and auxiliaries.
- Technical troubleshooting skills
- Sound knowledge of safety requirements.
- Good knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
- Knowledge of the power generation process.
- Effective communication and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
Deadline
31st October, 2025
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