Mechanical Foreman (Nationwide)

Bridgegap Consults Limited has been providing multidisciplinary professional service to both local and international organizations since 2008. Our vision is to be recognized as the best Human Resource and Business consulting company in Nigeria. Top quality service requires top quality people, so attracting the best talent is a commitment for Bridgegap. At Bridgegap, we are committed to working with clients through complexities of finding solutions and then adding value to the business world.

Driven by the culture of excellence and strict adherence to global best practices; we have combined our vision with the delivery of services that exceeds customer’s expectation. We believe that people are the best asset of any company, regardless of the business size, industry and market share. We value differences; inspire and enable people to achieve high expectations, standards, and challenging goals. We believe that doing what is right for the business with integrity will lead to mutual success for both the Company and the individual. Our quest for excellence ties us together. We believe it is the responsibility of all individuals to continually develop themselves and others. We encourage and expect outstanding technical mastery and execution excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Foreman

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The role involves planning, assigning, and overseeing maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance, while ensuring safety and adherence to maintenance standards.
• The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities within the pellet plant to ensure reliable operation of all mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate timely troubleshooting and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of rotating and static equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves, fans, and associated mechanical systems.
• Support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, overhauls, and emergency maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and within schedule.
• Prepare maintenance reports, maintain accurate records of completed work, and update maintenance documentation.
• Allocate work to mechanical technicians and fitters based on skills, priorities, and plant requirements.
• Assist in spare parts planning, material requisition, and inventory control to ensure equipment availability.
• Supervise day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities within the ammonia plant, including inspections, repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to mechanical technicians and junior personnel.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams to plan and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis, reliability improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement programs to enhance equipment performance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven commitment to safety and quality.
• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role in a pellet plant or similar heavy process industry.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning tools and computerized maintenance systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.