Electrical & Power Manager at Dangote

Job Purpose

• The Electrical & Power Manager is accountable for the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of all High Voltage (HT) and Low Voltage (LT) electrical equipment, power generation/supply systems, and instrumentation within the facility. 
• He ensures an uninterrupted power supply, effective maintenance of all electrical systems, and smooth functioning of utility equipment across the PP woven sacks manufacturing plant.
• This role is responsible for minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring compliance with safety and statutory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities
Power & Electrical Infrastructure Management:

• Manage and monitor plant power distribution systems, HT/LT panels, transformers, DG sets, APFC panels, and power factor correction systems.
• Optimize power usage to reduce energy consumption and operational costs.
• Ensure reliable operation of UPS systems, VFDs, MCCs, and PCCs.

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance:

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for all electrical equipment across extrusion, lamination, circular looms, tapeline, printing, and stitching sections.
• Troubleshoot electrical breakdowns to minimize machine stoppage time.
• Maintain logs and reports for machine downtime and corrective actions.

Utility Management:

• Oversee DG sets, compressors, chillers, cooling towers, and other utility systems.
• Ensure availability of utilities to support continuous production.

New Projects & Installation:

• Lead installation and commissioning of new machines and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers during project execution.
• Evaluate electrical load requirements for plant expansions or modifications.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all electrical systems comply with statutory regulations and industrial standards.
• Implement electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, audits, and compliance certifications.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and guide the electrical maintenance team (engineers, technicians, operators).
• Conduct training on safe electrical practices and troubleshooting skills.
• Evalutae teams performance and ensure skill development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Higher Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 - 15 years in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environmenta continuous process manufacturing environment. 
• Added Advantage: Experience in plastics/PP woven sacks industry preferred. 

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (HT/LT).
• Experience with PP woven sacks machinery (Extrusion/ Looms / Lamination / Printing).
• Expertise in power management, energy conservation, and utility maintenance.
• Problem-solving and quick decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, SCADA basics (added advantage).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of industrial power distribution (up to 33kV), motor control centers and thermal/heater control circuits.