Head Technical at Alan & Grant

Location: Jos, Plateau

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary

• The Technical Head is responsible for optimal installation, maintenance and utilisation of plants /machinery/equipment.
• Also responsible for the identification and implementation of new technical designs in accordance with modern maintenance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overall design and maintenance of technical installations, plants and machinery in accordance with global standards.
• Departmental strategies for effective performance of plants/machinery in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Electrical designs/ modification of existing electrical/electronics control systems  to meet current standards of electrical safety and controls & technical budgeting to drive future performance.
• Oversee the management and operation of the Technical Department
• Responsible for making key decisions on technical issues related to availability of utilities services (Water,Electricity, Ice Banks, Compressed air & Steam etc.)
• Responsible for making key decisions on technical issues related to machinery performance efficiency.
• Oversee Plant and equipment performance
• Farm machinery maintenance (tractors, spray race plant, feed mill, raw water surface pumping machines, milking parlour machines, chilled water systems - ice bank & bulk milk tanks),cold storage facilities etc.
• Support Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and liaise with vendors on service and maintenance of vehicles & trucks.
• Develop and ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules.
• Develop and ensure compliance with SOPs & departmental operation process/Procedures.
• Implement performance measurement systems to evaluate the effective and efficient utilization of plant and machinery
• Adequate documentation and record maintenance on all plants/machinery.
• Periodic reporting on asset acquisition, usage, maintenance or disposal
• Implementation of approved company policies

Requirements

• Minimum B.SC in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 12 years cognate experience in the manufacturing sector. Masters in relevant engineering fields,
• MBA, professional certification in electrical/electronics, HVAC, mechanical systems, mechatronics and instrumentation will be an added advantage
• Ability to train, guide and mentor the technical team
• Good knowledge of Vendor & Service provider availability
• Vendors & Service provider relationship management with maintenance cost optimization
• Excellent computer & Technical skills with relevant software and programming language, ERP application and instrumentation
• Excellent management skills with the ability to troubleshoot & project management
• Strong negotiation, reporting and leadership skill.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills