Power House Manager

CHI Limited is one of the most admired companies in the Food & Beverage industry in Nigeria with over 38 years’ experience in building innovative brands. We offer products that stand out as market leaders in their respective categories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Power House Manager 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Power House Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of power generation and distribution systems at C.H.I. Limited.
• The role oversees gas and diesel generators, high-tension/low-tension (HT/LT) power distribution, and gas supply to critical plant operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Power Generation and Distribution: Ensure the reliable operation of gas and diesel generators, stable HT/LT power distribution, and uninterrupted gas supply to the power plant, utility systems, and Chi Snacks ovens.
• Maintenance Management: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, achieve maintenance compliance targets, reduce equipment breakdowns, and maintain high equipment availability.
• Energy and Fuel Management: Monitor generator performance, optimise gas-to-diesel usage, control fuel consumption, and implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Spare Parts and Inventory Management: Ensure the availability and quality of critical spare parts, coordinate with Technical Stores and Procurement, and optimise inventory levels to minimise excess stock.
• Budget and Cost Control: Manage the Power House operational and maintenance budgets, control repair costs, monitor expenditure, and deliver approved CAPEX projects within allocated budgets.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Coordinate service providers and equipment vendors, monitor compliance with Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Safety, Compliance, and Team Leadership: Ensure compliance with HSE standards, electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, GMP, GHK, and 5S requirements. Lead and develop the Power House team while promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BSc, B.Tech, or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.   
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience in power plant or utility operations within a medium- or large-scale manufacturing organisation.  
• Strong technical knowledge of power generation systems, gas and diesel generators, and HT/LT electrical power distribution.
• Sound understanding of preventive and condition-based maintenance practices for generators and industrial utility equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel management, engine performance monitoring, energy efficiency, and operational cost optimisation.
• Proficiency in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), maintenance planning, and performance tracking.
• Ability to conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and resolve technical problems.
• Strong understanding of HSE standards, electrical safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and team management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.