Deputy General Manager, Electrical

About this role

A deputy general manager role overseeing electrical distribution, maintenance systems and instrumentation at a Dangote plant location. It targets experienced electrical engineers responsible for ensuring high equipment availability, safe maintenance practices and cost optimisation. The employer operates a diversified manufacturing group with a focus on cement products and plant operations in Nigeria. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, managing spares and power supply from grid, and driving energy saving and safety initiatives. The position requires leading technical staff and collaborating with external power authorities as needed.

What you would do

• Oversee electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe, professional execution per industry standards and SOPs.
• Safeguard materials, tools and equipment; ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage day-to-day electrical maintenance across the plant from crushers to packing and the power plant.
• Conduct regular health checks on critical equipment with the department and MIPS to ensure availability.
• Ensure uninterrupted power distribution to meet plant requirements.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day plant operational problems.
• Prepare daily power usage reports and monitor them continuously.
• Promote energy conservation practices within the department and cross-department collaborators.
• Monitor stores inventories and consumption; organise in-house safety and operations training.
• Enforce accident prevention and occupational health procedures; supervise technical staff and provide expertise as required? (Note: wording from original indicates supervision and guidance.)

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 25 years post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and cement manufacturing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering, industrial automation, ISO 9000 standards, and TPM.
• Proficiency in SAP modules (MM, PM, etc.).
• Experience with maintenance management methods, predictive inspection tools and CMMS.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work in a team and develop SOPs and operational guidelines.
• Experience in RCA techniques and WHY WHY Analysis; ability to train peers.
• Awareness of energy saving, reliability engineering and spare parts management

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