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Sahara Group

Planning Engineer

Egbin, Nigeriaonsitefull time

Posted 14/11/2026 · Closes 30/12/2026

About the role

The role is responsible for planning and coordinating plant maintenance activities conducting routine monitoring of plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability, and maintaining accurate maintenance reports, records, and documentation in line with established procedures.

The role is responsible for planning and coordinating plant maintenance activities conducting routine monitoring of plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability, and maintaining accurate maintenance reports, records, and documentation in line with established procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation of planned shutdown spares, tools, and materials.
  • Coordinate and execute shutdown planning and preparation activities, including the preparation of purchase requests and participation in technical evaluations.
  • Facilitate daily planning meetings with all maintenance departments to ensure effective coordination of jobs, resources, and material requirements.
  • Monitor daily maintenance job progress and prepare timely status reports.
  • Review and maintain plant equipment maintenance records to support maintenance planning and scheduling activities.
  • Ensure the availability of required materials, tools, and resources for planned shutdown activities.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Planned Shutdown.

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years' work experience.

Required skills

  • Attention to details
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical skill and Leadership skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Communication and people management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project
  • Knowledge of operation, Maintenance Management System and modern maintenance management practices
  • Knowledge of environment and safety requirements and statutory guidelines
  • Relationship management with suppliers of materials and services
  • Planning capability
  • Project management skills
  • Knowledge of material and resource requirements for power plant.
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