Engineering Head

Job Description : ENGINEERING HEAD FERTILIZER PLANT NIGERIA Will be overall responsible to : 1. Lead upkeep and maintenance of all plant machineries/equipment to ensure seamless production and minimize production risks / interruptions. 2. Oversee implementation of new technology and identify cost reduction opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs. 3. Ensure adherence to preventive maintenance activities and timely execution of breakdown maintenance activities. 1. Responsible for engineering, maintenance, and commissioning activities of all plants, Offsite, Product handling, central workshop, central engineering services and condition monitoring of rotating and static equipment, maintenance planning cell, to meet organizational objectives and targets. 2. Responsibility includes capital, revenue budgeting, spares management, import substitution, executing in-house projects, setting goals for subordinates, finalizing KPI based integrated maintenance management contract system. 3. Responsible for erection of balance work in railway siding platform, piling activities, shed and material conveying systems leading to commissioning of Plants. Entrusted with the responsibilities of preservation and pre-commissioning of the rotary machines STG, drive steam turbines, compressors, multistage pumps, blowers at no-load and part load operations. 4. Responsible for engineering activities of two streams of Ammonia, Urea plant, Offsite, Bagging, central workshop, central engineering services and condition monitoring of rotating and static equipment, maintenance planning cell, to meet organizational objectives and targets. Responsibility includes capital, revenue budgeting, spares management, import substitution, executing in-house projects, setting goals for subordinates, identification of training needs for departmental manpower towards meeting company objectives. 5. Develop and control plant and utility maintenance strategy, including routine, breakdown and shutdown (once in 4 years) maintenance, and provide inputs to the development of capex initiatives 6. Direct overall Plant Engineering activities effectively within budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered to relevant top management 7. Provide engineering technical support for all production and utilities equipment. Monitor upkeep and maintenance of all plant equipment and utilities to minimize or mitigate production interruptions to zero to ensure production efficiency 8. Develop and review metrics for Reliability Monitoring of all plant equipment, to identify any issues 9. Track plant metrics on a regular basis, lead continuous plant reliability improvement initiatives 10. Provide guidance and oversight for development and execution of plant improvement and expansion projects; coordinate with outside engineering and technology companies for projects 11. Oversee improvements in the existing plant technology as well as facilitate the research and development of new technology 12. Lead efforts and change control to design, specify, install, and validate equipment/system modifications 13. Direct investigations into equipment failures and implements changes to avoid future occurrences 14. Stay abreast of new technology developments in the industry and implement best practices 15. Facilitate the development of SOPs for all types of equipment and their maintenance and ensure following of the SOPs as well as safety guidelines 16. Uphold, define, and monitor safety procedures and safe practices. Ensure the safe and effective introduction of new equipment, projects and process improvement technologies Qualification : · Bachelors Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering · Masters Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Experience 20+ years of relevant experience in Fertilizers / Petrochemical/ Oil & Gas industry, with at least 5 years experience in leading engineering function

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