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Operations and Asset Manager

SiSa · Abuja

SiSaAbujaPosted 29 October 2026

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Abuja, Nigeria
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals. They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for an Operations and Asset Manager to join them.

THE ROLE

Build the operating model and asset management system in parallel with construction so that the Ajaokuta Mini-LNG plant can move safely from installation through commissioning to first gas, defining maintenance, procedures, spares, staffing, training and handover requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop the Operations Readiness Plan with owners, deliverables and gate criteria through to stable operation

Define the operating organisation, staffing, competency matrix, shift model and training requirements

Develop operating philosophy and procedures for start-up, normal operation, shutdown, emergency shutdown and isolation

Build the asset register, criticality assessment, maintenance strategy, job plans and critical spares lists

Coordinate preservation, tagging, inspection and storage of received equipment with Logistics and OEM instructions

Participate in system walkdowns and review vendor manuals, alarm/trip lists and handover dossiers

Set reliability and performance measures, inventory controls and statutory inspection registers

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or instrumentation engineering

7+ years of operations or maintenance experience in gas processing, LNG, power or process plants

Experience in operational readiness, commissioning or start-up of new facilities

Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset integrity and statutory inspection requirements

Ability to write operating and maintenance procedures

Strong coordination skills across projects, vendors and HSE teams

WHAT THEY VALUE

Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@sisamethod.com using the position as subject of email.

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