Job Description
📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited is actively recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor position in Nigeria. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:
• Experience Level: 10 - 15 years
• Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent
• Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical
• Location Preference: in Nigeria💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA
This Maintenance Supervisor role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for Nigeria's economic growth, industrialization, and digital transformation initiatives.📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS
Your extensive experience in Engineering / Technical qualifies you for leadership positions in Nigeria's business landscape. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE
When applying for this Maintenance Supervisor position, ensure your CV highlights:
• Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement
• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor
• Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field
• Any certifications or specialized training
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT
The Engineering / Technical sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.---Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Maintenance SupervisorLocation: NigeriaJob type: Full-time
Job DescriptionWe are seeking experienced and technically competent Maintenance Supervisors to support safe, reliable, and efficient upstream oil and gas operations.
The successful candidates will supervise preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems, ensuring equipment reliability, safe work execution, effective maintenance planning, and compliance with applicable HSE and operational requirements.
This is an offshore/operational role requiring strong maintenance leadership, sound technical judgment, and proven experience working in upstream oil and gas environments.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Plan and coordinate daily and weekly maintenance activities, including manpower, materials, permits, isolation, spare parts, and contractor support.
Monitor equipment condition and reliability and drive defect elimination and maintenance backlog reduction.
Support root-cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
Coordinate shutdown, overhaul, commissioning, and equipment reinstatement activities.
Ensure maintenance activities are properly planned, executed, documented, and closed out.
Ensure CMMS work orders, equipment history, maintenance schedules, and other maintenance records are accurate and up to date.
Lead safe maintenance execution in accordance with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), risk assessment, and isolation requirements.
Supervise, guide, and coach maintenance personnel and coordinate activities with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Escalate equipment defects, operational risks, safety concerns, and maintenance issues appropriately.Qualifications & ExperienceHND or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant Engineering discipline.
10–15 years of relevant experience, preferably within the oil and gas industry with strong upstream E&P exposure.
Demonstrable hands-on experience in comparable offshore or operational environments.
Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, operational controls, procedures, and technical documentation.
Relevant engineering or technical/trade certification.
BOSIET/HUET and valid offshore medical certification where applicable to offshore deployment.
Relevant professional or industry certifications will be an added advantage.Technical Competencies:Candidates should demonstrate practical and recent experience in:Maintenance supervision and execution.
Preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
Rotating and static equipment maintenance awareness.
Electrical and instrumentation (E&I) maintenance interfaces.
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance planning.
Equipment reliability and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Maintenance backlog management and defect elimination.
Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), isolation, and safe work practices.
Shutdown, overhaul, commissioning, and reinstatement activities.Behavioral Competencies:The successful candidate should demonstrate:Strong safety leadership and personal accountability.
Sound technical judgment and effective problem-solving skills.
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead and work effectively with multidisciplinary and contractor teams.
Ability to make timely decisions and escalate operational risks appropriately.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and compliance with company procedures.HSE & Compliance:The successful candidate will be expected to:Comply with all applicable HSE policies, procedures, Permit-to-Work requirements, risk assessments, isolation/LOTO procedures, and emergency-response arrangements.
Lead maintenance activities with a strong focus on safe work execution and personnel protection.
Stop or escalate unsafe work practices or conditions.
Promptly report incidents, near misses, equipment defects, and abnormal operating conditions.
Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and technical standards.
Maintain all required offshore medical, safety, and professional certifications throughout the assignment.
We are looking for experienced maintenance professionals with strong upstream oil and gas exposure, proven supervisory capability, and a strong commitment to safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will be technically competent, disciplined, safety-focused, and capable of leading maintenance teams effectively in demanding offshore and operational environments.Application Closing DateNot Specified.
How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a covering letter to: careers@terranig.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
