Head of Maintenance & Reliability
Working Location:
Gabon - Residential
Contract Type:
Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the maintenance and reliability function across multiple sites
- Drive maintenance strategy, planning, and execution
- Manage multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, planning)
- Support operations with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical input
- Own maintenance budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and contractor performance
- Drive reliability improvements and asset availability
- Oversee preventive maintenance and long-term planning
- Lead upgrade and modification projects on existing assets
- Ensure integrity of critical equipment and systems
- Track performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop team capability and technical standards
Requirements:
- 15+ years' experience in oil & gas
- Strong background in rotating equipment and asset reliability
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in live operations
- Knowledge of maintenance systems (SAP / CMMS)
- Experience managing budgets and service contracts
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline
- Fluent French required (English beneficial)
Benefits:
- Expat package
- Comprehensive benefits
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Senior leadership role with full ownership of maintenance strategy
- Real focus on asset life extension and reliability improvement
- Exposure to complex, mature production facilities
- Strong operational involvement - not just office-based
- Long-term role with stability and growth
If you're passionate about driving operational excellence in maintenance and reliability, and ready to take on a visible leadership role in a dynamic environment, apply now!
Working Location:
Gabon - Residential
Contract Type:
Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the maintenance and reliability function across multiple sites
- Drive maintenance strategy, planning, and execution
- Manage multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, planning)
- Support operations with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical input
- Own maintenance budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and contractor performance
- Drive reliability improvements and asset availability
- Oversee preventive maintenance and long-term planning
- Lead upgrade and modification projects on existing assets
- Ensure integrity of critical equipment and systems
- Track performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop team capability and technical standards
Requirements:
- 15+ years' experience in oil & gas
- Strong background in rotating equipment and asset reliability
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in live operations
- Knowledge of maintenance systems (SAP / CMMS)
- Experience managing budgets and service contracts
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline
- Fluent French required (English beneficial)
Benefits:
- Expat package
- Comprehensive benefits
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Senior leadership role with full ownership of maintenance strategy
- Real focus on asset life extension and reliability improvement
- Exposure to complex, mature production facilities
- Strong operational involvement - not just office-based
- Long-term role with stability and growth
If you're passionate about driving operational excellence in maintenance and reliability, and ready to take on a visible leadership role in a dynamic environment, apply now!