Our client is a major oil and gas operator in Gabon, operating onshore.

The organization is recognized for its strong safety culture, operational excellence, and commitment to responsible and sustainable energy production.

They are looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the central maintenance function and ensure the performance, reliability, and integrity of production facilities. Based in Port-Gentil, the role involves leading maintenance strategy deployment, supporting field operations, and coordinating engineering, planning, and maintenance support functions to optimise asset performance and extend equipment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with HSSE policies, local regulations, and applicable international standards.
• Define and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Supervise and coordinate cross-functional maintenance teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation/Automation, and Maintenance Support/CMMS).
• Provide technical assistance to operations teams, including fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare, manage, and optimise maintenance budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Oversee service contracts and vendor performance across maintenance activities.
• Contribute to spare parts strategy and inventory optimisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programmes and long-term maintenance planning.
• Drive reliability and performance improvement initiatives, including KPIs and asset availability monitoring.
• Lead engineering studies and manage upgrade or modification projects on existing installations.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance of critical equipment and systems, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Participate in technical investigations and continuous improvement processes.
• Provide support during operational incidents, including on-call technical expertise when necessary.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of maintenance performance and activities.
• Promote competency development within maintenance teams through structured training and development programmes.

Profile & Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial maintenance or rotating equipment, ideally in Oil & Gas or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and CMMS tools.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams in complex operational environments.
• Knowledge of asset integrity management and lifecycle extension strategies.
• Experience in budget management (CAPEX/OPEX) and contract administration.
• Strong analytical mindset with solid troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, projects, supply chain, HSE, and logistics teams.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on safety and performance.
• Fluent in French; working proficiency in English is desirable.

Duration: long term

Starting date: Q2-Q3 2026