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Service & Maintenance Manager Expat


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 24 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client a leading power generation company based in VI Lagos is currently seeking an Expat Service & Maintenance Manager. This role will ensure reliable performance of diesel and gas generators by leading maintenance operations managing service teams optimizing preventive maintenance programs and maintaining strong customer relationships. This role will incorporate a mix of commercial and operational activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee installation servicing troubleshooting and repair of diesel and gas generators.

  • Implement corrective actions for faults and recurring issues.

  • Supervise technicians and field engineers; assign tasks and monitor performance.

  • Organize technical training to improve diagnostic and repair capabilities.

  • Diagnose mechanical electrical and control-system faults.

  • Provide expert guidance on complex technical issues.

  • Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in service delivery.

  • Manage maintenance budgets and ensure cost-effective repairs.

  • Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulatory standards and environmental guidelines.

  • Prepare periodic reports on performance downtime costs and improvement initiatives.



Requirements
  • BS / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • 5 years experience in service delivery and maintenance in Lagos
  • Proven leadership capabilities and managing technicians across multiple sites
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • COREN certification is a plus



Required Skills:

Qualification & Competencies: Bachelors degree (BSc/BA) in a Business-related field. At least 7 years relevant experience in sales and business development with at least 2 years in the power sector. Excellent understanding of the renewable energy marketplace market dynamics and its legal and regulatory landscape. Possess extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices and experience with commercial contracts. Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions recommendations and drive actions. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams. Strength in problem solving issue-resolution ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment attention to detail and ability to multitask. Excellent team player with the ability to work with a team to meet the corporate objectives of the organization. Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel PowerPoint etc.