About this role
The Utilities Team Leader oversees the safe and efficient operation of all brewery utility systems, including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, water and wastewater treatment, power distribution, and CO2. The role aims to ensure availability of high-quality utilities at required quantities and costs while driving energy, water, and environmental improvements. It involves leading a team of utilities staff and coordinating maintenance, monitoring performance, and implementing procedures. The position targets individuals with engineering or utilities experience in manufacturing or beverage environments. The employer is International Breweries Plc, a beer producer with a diverse brand portfolio, located in Sagamu, Ogun.
What you would do
- Lead the operation of all brewery utility plants and equipment to ensure uninterrupted utility supply.
- Monitor utility performance and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.
- Develop and implement operating procedures and work instructions.
- Supervise utilities operators, technicians, and contractors; plan shifts and assign tasks.
- Coach, train, and assess team members; conduct performance reviews.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Participate in shutdown planning and execution with maintenance and production teams.
- Monitor energy and water consumption; identify saving opportunities.
- Track KPIs such as energy use, water ratio, steam, and CO2 recovery; drive improvements.
- Prepare regular reports on utility performance and budgets; recommend capital upgrades.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
- 5–10 years of engineering or utilities experience in brewery, beverage, food processing, FMCG, or manufacturing.
- Experience operating boilers and steam systems, refrigeration plants, air compressors, water and wastewater treatment, and electrical distribution systems.
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