About the Role
Sisa Method, a premier management consulting company specializing in HR advisory and culture transformation, is partnering with an innovative energy client to recruit an Operations and Asset Manager for the strategic Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State. In this pivotal role, you will build the complete operating model and asset management framework in parallel with construction, guiding this 7 MMscfd mini facility safely from installation through commissioning to first gas targeted for April 2027. You will join a lean, high-accountability execution team committed to excellence, safety, and rigorous operational standards.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the comprehensive Operations Readiness Plan with clear deliverables, owners, and gate criteria through to stable operation.
- Define the operating organization structure, staffing requirements, competency matrix, shift models, and targeted training programs.
- Establish robust operating philosophies and standard procedures for start-up, normal operation, shutdown, emergency shutdown, and system isolation.
- Build the plant asset register, conduct criticality assessments, and formulate proactive maintenance strategies, job plans, and critical spares lists.
- Coordinate equipment preservation, tagging, inspection, and safe storage of received plant equipment in strict compliance with OEM guidelines and logistics teams.
- Participate actively in system walkdowns while thoroughly reviewing vendor manuals, alarm and trip lists, and comprehensive handover dossiers.
- Establish reliability metrics, performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), inventory controls, and statutory inspection registers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on operations or maintenance experience within gas processing, LNG, power generation, or heavy process plants.
- Proven background in operational readiness, plant commissioning, and greenfield or brownfield facility start-ups.
- Deep working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), asset integrity frameworks, and statutory safety inspection requirements.
- Demonstrated technical writing ability to author clear, compliant operating and maintenance procedures.
- Exceptional cross-functional coordination skills spanning project management, external vendors, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry experience and expertise.
- Opportunity to play a foundational role in a landmark Nigerian energy infrastructure project.
- Collaborative, high-accountability work culture aligned with core values of responsibility, efficiency, and teamwork.
- Continuous professional development and leadership growth within the dynamic energy sector.