Operations and Asset Manager

Sisa Method - 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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations and Asset Manager

Location: Abuja

Job type: Full-time

About the Role

They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for an Operations and Asset Manager to join them. 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 We 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.