They are looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the central maintenance function and ensure the performance, reliability, and integrity of production facilities. Based in Port-Gentil, the role involves leading maintenance strategy deployment, supporting field operations, and coordinating engineering, planning, and maintenance support functions to optimise asset performance and extend equipment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with HSSE policies, local regulations, and applicable international standards.
• Define and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Supervise and coordinate cross-functional maintenance teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation/Automation, and Maintenance Support/CMMS).
• Provide technical assistance to operations teams, including fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare, manage, and optimise maintenance budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Oversee service contracts and vendor performance across maintenance activities.
• Contribute to spare parts strategy and inventory optimisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programmes and long-term maintenance planning.
• Drive reliability and performance improvement initiatives, including KPIs and asset availability monitoring.
• Lead engineering studies and manage upgrade or modification projects on existing installations.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance of critical equipment and systems, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Participate in technical investigations and continuous improvement processes.
• Provide support during operational incidents, including on-call technical expertise when necessary.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of maintenance performance and activities.
• Promote competency development within maintenance teams through structured training and development programmes.
  
  

  Profile & Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or a related engineering field.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial maintenance or rotating equipment, ideally in Oil & Gas or similar sectors.
  • Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and CMMS tools.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams in complex operational environments.
  • Knowledge of asset integrity management and lifecycle extension strategies.
  • Experience in budget management (CAPEX/OPEX) and contract administration.
  • Strong analytical mindset with solid troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, projects, supply chain, HSE, and logistics teams.
  • Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems is an advantage.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on safety and performance.
  • Fluent in French; working proficiency in English is desirable.
    
    Conditions : 
    Starting Date ideally in May/june 2026
  • Type contract : Permanent with excellent expat package 
  • Family or Resident Status