We are a foremost indigenous major marketer of refined petroleum products with a strong presence in the thirty-six states of Nigeria and Abuja.

With well over 500 Forte Oil owned, dealer-assisted and dealer-developed retail outlets spread across the country, a major fuel storage installation at Apapa, Lagos, another major storage depot at Onne, Rivers State, an aviation joint users hydrant in Ikeja, Lagos, and joint aviation depots in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano, we are indeed a major marketer of choice in Nigeria.
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Position: Plant Maintenance Engineer

Purpose Statement:

Coordinate and execute planned, preventive maintenance exercises and serve as first line support in resolving technical issues such as equipment breakdown and faults in support of production plants operations

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor stock levels of all maintenance supplies and proactively report on low stock for prompt replenishment.
• Direct, instruct, supervise and train teams of maintenance personnel such as maintenance technicians and Fitters.
• Ensure strict adherence to Forte Oil Plc. HSSEQ standards in all areas of operation.
• Perform routine inspection of Lubricant Production equipment and machinery to ensure consistent and efficient operation and functionality.
• Perform basic instrumentation, electrical faults-finding and resolution in Lubricants Production and utilities such as generators, compressors, chillers, motor vehicles, boilers etc.
• Maintain detailed records of all instruments, tools and other maintenance equipment in custody of the unit, ensuring their safekeeping and proactively report any damaged or malfunctioning item.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Engineering & Infrastructural projects and other relevant parties.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• This position requires an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree holder with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in maintenance engineering. A member of NSE and COREN is an added advantage.

Other essential skills are:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and their application.
• Sound Instrumentation knowledge and experience in a FMCG/ products packaging environment.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures, equipment and supplies applicable to plant and depot maintenance and repair operations.
• Good understanding of World class asset care management principles and application.
• Attention to details, problem analysis and ability to think out of the box.

Working Relationships

Internal: Head, Engineering & Infrastructural projects, Engineering team.
External: Service providers

How to Apply

Interested candidates whose skills and capabilities match the job profile should send their CV with subject:

System Audit Manager - FO/BAC/AUD/0815 or 
Plant Maintenance Engineer - FO/ENG/MANT/0815
Operations Planner - FO/BO/DIST/0815

To external.careers@forteoilplc.com