About the Role
Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC) is seeking an experienced, senior Lead Mechanical Assurance Consultant to head the mechanical assurance function on a landmark Industrial Oil & Gas Plant development in Nigeria. This critical leadership position involves taking personal responsibility for the independent verification, assurance, and certification of mechanical works while directing a high-performing team of mechanical assurance associates.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, organize, and supervise the mechanical assurance team, allocating engineers across contractor packages and equipment systems.
- Mentor and provide technical direction to mechanical assurance associates, reviewing and quality-controlling inspection reports.
- Review contractors' mechanical engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, fabrication drawings, and method statements for compliance.
- Verify mechanical installations, including static and rotating equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, and piping systems against approved standards.
- Conduct site inspections and technical audits to confirm material traceability, NDT records, pressure testing, and installation quality.
- Validate project progress and provide technical input into contractor interim and final account certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in industrial, oil and gas, petrochemical, or refinery projects.
- Professional registration such as COREN, PE, CEng, or an equivalent international body.
- Strong working knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, and related international codes and standards.
- Prior experience in consulting, Owner's Engineering, EPC/EPCM, or third-party technical auditing.
- Leadership role on one of Africa's largest integrated industrial development projects.
- Competitive remuneration package with relocation and housing support.
- Opportunity to build and lead a growing technical team over a multi-year assignment.