Head of Electrical and Instrumentation

About this role

The role is for the Head of Electrical and Instrumentation, based in Lagos, with Dangote Industries. The position involves managing spare parts and budgets, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring availability of electrical and instrumentation systems through maintenance management. The job supports management in achieving short and long-term company goals and requires project management, maintenance planning, and leadership of a maintenance team. The employer operates in manufacturing with a focus on cement production, and the role includes ensuring EHS compliance, CMMS implementation, and liaison with government agencies.

What you would do

• Implement preventive, planned and predictive maintenance to maximise machine availability.
• Prepare reports, analyse data and recommend improvements for plant operations.
• Ensure EHS practices are followed according to local regulations.
• Define team objectives, conduct performance reviews and develop staff skills.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures and implement solutions.
• Prepare and control the annual maintenance budget.
• Manage spares and consumables quality on receipt.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of equipment.
• Monitor plant equipment performance indicators and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate internal and external communications and maintain stakeholder liaison.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 28 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment, preferably cement plant experience; 5+ years in a Head of Department role.

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