Maintenance Manager at Alkanes-Diaplous Limited
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Maintenance Manager
Main Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning and Execution
- Develop, implement, and maintain preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance schedules for all vessels and onboard equipment
- Coordinate routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections
- Liaise with captains, chief engineers, and technical teams for planning dry dockings, overhauls, and repairs
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks in line with class and flag state requirements
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports for audits and regulatory compliance
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, and maritime regulations
- Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of technical issues onboard
- Manage the process of equipment repair, servicing, and return
- Coordinate with third-party service providers and shipyards for outsourced maintenance activities, and recommend or select the most suitable provider to minimize failure risk
Budgeting and Resource Control
- Assist in preparing and managing the maintenance budget, including dry-docking and capital expenditure
- Monitor actual spending against forecasts and ensure cost efficiency in maintenance operations
- Monitor spare parts and consumables inventory; raise purchase requests as needed
- Review and approve requisitions for spare parts, consumables, and technical services
- Negotiate with suppliers, shipyards, and contractors to ensure cost-effective procurement and quality service delivery
Technical Oversight and Supervision
- Supervise the technical condition of engines, propulsion systems, generators, navigation, communication, and safety equipment
- Ensure adherence to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and best engineering practices
- Conduct regular inspections of vessels to assess maintenance needs and operational readiness
- Monitor fuel and lube oil consumption and quality