Mechanical Marine & Lifting Equipment Engineer

The Mechanical, Marine & Lifting Equipment Engineer role at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Ltd provides technical leadership for marine, lifting and mechanical static equipment across offshore and onshore operations.

What it offers

• Technical support, maintenance and engineering expertise for marine, lifting and mechanical static equipment
• Ensuring equipment reliability, safety, compliance and availability in line with company and statutory standards

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.Eng.) in mechanical engineering or equivalent marine engineering qualification
• Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in mechanical, marine, offshore, or lifting equipment engineering
• Professional qualification as a chief engineer or equivalent is an advantage
• Proven experience with offshore cranes, marine equipment, lifting/heavy equipment, and hydraulic systems
• Strong experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, overhaul, and procurement
• Experience working with OEMs, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in offshore oil & gas operations is highly desirable
• Good understanding of relevant statutory, HSE and industry standards
• Good communication, coordination, and team-management skills
• Computer literacy and experience with SAP/CMMS or similar maintenance systems is an advantage
• Good command of written and spoken English

What you'll do

• Develop, review, and implement maintenance plans for marine, lifting, crane, lifeboat, and related mechanical equipment
• Develop and review maintenance, inspection, testing, and work procedures in line with regulations, OEM recommendations, and industry best practices
• Provide technical support to offshore operations and maintenance teams
• Monitor equipment performance, reliability, and condition; recommend corrective or improvement actions
• Troubleshoot technical problems and follow up on repairs, warranty claims, and contractor activities
• Support major maintenance activities, shutdowns, overhauls, inspections, and heavy lifting operations
• Coordinate technical support for cranes, lifeboats, marine equipment, offloading hoses, buoys, and other lifting-related systems
• Ensure marine and lifting equipment are properly inspected, tested, certified, and maintained
• Review equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), spare parts requirements, and maintenance data in SAP or other systems
• Identify and specify required spare parts, tools, materials, manpower, and services; support their procurement and offshore mobilization
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers/OEMs, contractors, vendors, and third-party inspection bodies
• Monitor spare parts and consumables to prevent shortages
• Provide technical input into equipment upgrades, modifications, projects, and improvement initiatives
• Support warehouse/material inspections and ensure proper storage of equipment and spare parts
• Prepare technical reports and provide regular updates on equipment performance and maintenance activities
• Visit offshore locations as required and provide hands-on technical support during major operations
• Ensure all activities comply with Company HSE standards, statutory regulations, and safe working practices
• Promote safe working practices and ensure personnel understand their HSE responsibilities
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and operational risks promptly
• Maintain a strong safety culture across offshore and onshore activities

How to apply

• Apply via the provided link

Good to know

• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Job Type: Contract
• Date of Expiry: 2nd September, 2026