Chief Engineer

Job Description : CHIEF ENGINEER NIGERIA To organize and control all aspects of the maintenance function of process, utilities & plant infrastructures to the required company standards. The incumbent would be responsible for the plant maintenance including Facility & Poultry feed mills belonging to Animal feed business. Key Deliverables: · Set up & run preventive maintenance program for both mills & ensure its effectiveness through adherence checks against schedule to maximize equipment availability · Ensure breakdowns are duly attended & RCA & CAPA is carried out to prevent re-occurrence · Drive team capabilities to achieve the maintenance targets through structured problem solving, improvement interventions etc. · Ensure team is trained & maintained on the EHS standards for all the jobs & processes · Ensure team follows correct codes of practice, both statutory and advisory · Ensure an effective Engineering spare management through Safety stock reviews & proactive ordering on time · Regular site inspection and maintaining a training calendar for the team to improve the overall technical capabilities · Cost-effectively manage external contractors - seek to challenge their costs and performance to ensure cost-effective yet quality service · Coordinate with direct reports to maintain and administer all personnel records and systems relating to employees (excluding records of sickness, absenteeism and holidays etc) · Review maintenance performance through daily, weekly & monthly meetings with team members & relevant stake holders · Drive team engagement through team building practices, case studies & informal gatherings · Maintain a Statutory calendar covering all the Statutory inspections for the Plant covering Utilities & Infra · Review Repair & maintenance expenses & devise strategies to manage the actual costs against the allotted budget · Initiate ideation process within the team to generate value addition projects on reliability, process, efficiency & safety improvements & make plans for implementation · Execute minor & major Capex projects for the plant as per the agreed timelines & budget · Maintain good report & interpersonal connect with all peers & senior stake holders in the business for effective management of the department Requirements: · Bachelors’ degree in mechanical/electrical engineering. QEHS or GMP / HACCP related certification courses and training will be an added advantage. · 12-15 years of experience in handling plant maintenance, utilities and projects. Minimum 3 years leadership role in Engineering Management is required.

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