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Utilities Operator
About this role
The role is for a Utilities Operator in Abia, employed full time by Ultimum Limited, a beverage manufacturing company with a Nigerian subsidiary of a Cameroon-based group. The job involves operating and maintaining utility plants and equipment such as water systems, CO2, steam, electrical systems, compressed air, cooling, and effluent treatment. The operator will perform autonomous maintenance, record and diagnose failures, and ensure documentation and compliance with quality and safety standards. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with other departments and contractors to ensure continuous and efficient utilities services. The company emphasises quality products, hygiene, and process integrity in the utilities area.
What you would do
- Rotate machines to ensure availability for operations and maintenance
- Inspect HACCP PRPs, PRPs and CCPs to meet quality requirements
- Maintain product quality, hygiene and process conditions in the utilities area
- Address losses related to safety, energy, and materials
- Participate in planned maintenance activities with the PM Specialist
- Handle safe collection, storage and dosing of chemicals and ensure compliant storage
- Perform autonomous maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, tightening and inspection
- Conduct quality checks on plants (CO2 purity, water pH, boiler checks, conductivity, dew points) and log deviations in HACCP records
- Participate in improvement teams to enhance utilities generation, distribution and efficiency
- Document maintenance activities and plant performance in SAP PM and logbooks
What they are asking for
- NABTEB or WAEC Technical qualification
- Minimum 3 years experience in production and maintenance, preferably in food and beverage
- Ability to read simple engineering manuals
- Experience in BD analysis of plant failures to prevent recurrence and reduce maintenance costs
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Proven experience in utilities operations and knowledge of water, gas and electrical systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of engineering and production safety practices
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
- Basic use of MS Office, SAP PM documentation and reporting
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