Assistant Electrical / Instrumentation Manager

About this role

HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, seeks an Assistant Electrical / Instrumentation Manager for its Akamkpa, Cross River operations. The role supports the Electrical Manager to ensure safe, reliable and cost-efficient operation of electrical systems and equipment, coordinating maintenance, projects and shift teams to maximise plant availability. Tasks include budgeting for electrical consumables, managing spares and consumables, organising training, conducting root cause analyses, and coordinating with internal teams and third party contractors. The position involves planning repairs, prioritising faults by production impact, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive relevant experience, strong computer and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

What you would do

• Prepare forecasts and budgets for electrical consumables.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, projects, and shift teams to minimise downtime.
• Manage spare parts and consumables for E&I shops and monitor stock levels.
• Organise training on equipment, testing methods, calibration, and safety practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis of repeat failures and feedback to operations.
• Plan and prioritise repair jobs for motors, transformers, switch gear, VFDs, field instruments, control cards and PLCs.
• Coordinate rapid troubleshooting and repairs to minimise MTTR.
• Supervise third party contractors and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Coordinate with Electrical Manager on maintenance programs and plant shutdowns across Quarry, VRM, Kiln and Packing Plant.
• Support planners with spare parts specifications and monitor stock levels to control costs.

What they are asking for

• Graduate in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years postgraduate experience.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email) and familiarity with ERP platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with good time management and proactive problem solving.

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