Utilities Operator

About this role

The role is for a Utilities Operator at Ultimum Limited, a beverage manufacturing company in Nigeria. The job involves operating and maintaining utility plants and equipment such as water systems, CO2, steam, electrical systems, compressed air, cooling, and effluent treatment, with a focus on reliability, quality, and safety. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with other departments and contractors. The applicant should have experience in utilities operations, a safety and regulatory compliance mindset, and at least three years in production or maintenance roles, preferably in food and beverage. The employer produces alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and is a Nigerian-based subsidiary of a long-established Cameroonian beverage group.

What you would do

• Perform quality checks on each plant and record data in HACCP logs, addressing deviations.
• Maintain product quality, hygiene, and process conditions in the Utilities area.
• Rotate machines to ensure availability for operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate operation activities with other departments and external contractors.
• Conduct autonomous maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, tightening, and inspection.
• Handle chemical collection, storage, and dosing safely in compliance with standards.
• Participate in planned maintenance activities with the PM Specialist.
• Identify and resolve losses related to safety, energy, or materials.
• Inspect HACCP PRPs, PRPs, and CCPs to ensure quality targets are met.
• Contribute to improvements in utilities generation, distribution, and consumption efficiencies.

What they are asking for

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in utilities operations.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of utilities systems (water, gas, electrical).
• Ability to read simple engineering manuals.
• NABTEB or WAEC Technical qualification.
• Knowledge of engineering and production safety practices.
• Experience with BD analysis of plant failures to prevent recurrence and optimise costs.
• Minimum of 3 years in production and maintenance roles, preferably in food and beverage.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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