Maintenance Engineer - Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda (Single status Residential)
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Day Rate Basis

We are supporting a major onshore energy development project in Uganda and are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join the operations and maintenance team. This is a key role supporting maintenance optimisation, equipment reliability, and operational performance across a complex production environment using real-time monitoring and digital performance tools. Reporting to the Smart Room Leader, you will provide technical maintenance support across operational sites, helping drive equipment reliability, predictive maintenance activities, and production efficiency. You’ll work closely with maintenance, operations, planning, and contractor teams to support critical maintenance activities and improve asset performance across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HSEQ procedures and promote strong safety culture across all activities
• Provide technical guidance to site maintenance teams on equipment operation and maintenance
• Monitor plant and equipment performance using Smart Room digital monitoring tools
• Analyse maintenance data and equipment condition trends to improve reliability and availability
• Support troubleshooting, fault finding, and breakdown response activities
• Review preventive maintenance plans and upcoming maintenance campaigns
• Track maintenance backlog and support optimisation of maintenance execution
• Monitor safety critical equipment performance and reporting activities
• Support shutdown preparation and maintenance campaign planning
• Interface with contractors, vendors, and discipline teams to improve maintenance performance
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance meetings
• Support predictive maintenance and asset health monitoring initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8–10 years’ experience within oil & gas operations or maintenance environments
• Strong understanding of onshore production and process systems
• Experience supporting equipment reliability and maintenance optimisation activities
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability
• Familiar with digital maintenance or asset performance monitoring tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Reliability-centred maintenance mindset preferred
• Fluent in English

If you are interested, please apply