Operations / Maintenance Manager Job at Sahara Group

Sahara Group nutures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment. 


We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Position: Operations/Maintenance Manager

Job Location:
 Any City, Nigeria

Purpose Statement


  • Co-ordination of Terminal operations and maintenance activities within Nigeria and across Africa.
  • Management of Depot activities as it relates to Operations, Administration, Budgeting and Financial Control, Liaising with Government, Control Agencies, customers and other third parties e.g. DPR, PPMC/NNPC.

Key Deliverables

  • Must be able to support the depot in making sure that all equipment work optimally.
  • Maintain equipment service records and filing them appropriately.
  • Monitor spare parts supplies for different equipment in the depot.
  • Authorises work permits for different works and supervises for the safety of the depot
  • Works with other members of staff in the depot to ensure compliance to all safety  policies .
  • Co-ordinate the maintenance and technical activities of the depot.
  • Plan for equipment overhauls.
  • Reduce downtime in the depot
  • Co-ordinate/supervise major maintenance works.
  • Liaise with the Project manager for all documentations on newly commissioned projects.
  • Liaise with manufacturers/vendors for maintenance back-up service.
  • Supervise preparation of budgets for all depot activities
  • Attend to adhoc duties as advised by Management.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of petroleum depot operations
  • Good use of Micro soft office tools
  • Excellent Analytical skills
  • Excellent Problem solving skills

Required Qualification / Experience

  • B.Sc in Engineering or any related Sciences.
  • A minimum of six years’ experience in a related field.
  • Ability to develop and implement appropriate strategies and processes to aid attainment of set objectives.
  • Proven record of delivering outstanding results.

Personality Traits:

  • Good attitude and approach to work
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good people management skills  

Working Relationship:

  • COO
  • Project Manager
  • Depot Managers
  • All depot Staff
  • Other departments within the company