Maintenance Coordinator - Farms Utilities at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited specialises in the poultry sector, covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator - Farms Utilities

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Maintenance and Utility Coordinator is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and optimizing all maintenance activities and utility operations relating to poultry farm equipment.
• This role ensures the reliable performance of all farm systems—ventilation, feeding, watering, electrical, and mechanical equipment—while also overseeing budget planning, cost control, and preventive maintenance programs. The position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on ability, effective leadership, and excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all poultry farm equipment.
• Carry out and supervise corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain equipment such as:
• Ventilation fans and cooling pads
• Brooders, heaters, and lighting systems
• Feeding and watering systems (nipple lines, feed conveyors, augers, dosing pumps)
• Sensors, controllers, and automatic environmental control systems
• Generators, water pumps, and electrical panels
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and implement timely solutions.

Utility Systems Management:

• Oversee daily operation and servicing of generators, water distribution systems, boreholes, pressure pumps, and power supply systems.
• Monitor generator running hours, fuel consumption, and ensure optimal efficiency.
• Ensure continuous availability of water, electricity, and environmental control essential for poultry welfare.

Budget Planning & Cost Control:

• Develop annual maintenance and utility budgets covering equipment, spare parts, manpower, and utilities.
• Track and control maintenance expenses, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Analyze maintenance cost trends and recommend improvements for cost reduction.
• Prepare monthly budget performance reports for management review.

Spare Parts, Inventory & Asset Management:

• Plan and manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and records for all critical equipment components.
• Coordinate procurement requests and ensure timely availability of essential items.
• Manage asset records including equipment history, service logs, and warranty documents.

Team Supervision & Coordination:

• Supervise maintenance technicians, electricians, plumbers, welders, and external contractors.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure quality and timely completion of maintenance operations.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and supervision to team members.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across multiple poultry farm sites when necessary.

Equipment Performance Optimization:

• Analyze equipment performance data and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Recommend upgrades or replacement of outdated or inefficient equipment.
• Support automation projects and integration of modern poultry equipment technologies.

Safety, Compliance & Biosecurity:

• Enforce strict maintenance safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out protocols.
• Ensure team members use appropriate PPE and follow safe work practices.
• Adhere to farm biosecurity protocols to avoid cross-contamination between farms.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities, breakdown reports, and equipment service history.
• Prepare periodic reports covering maintenance performance, utility consumption, equipment efficiency, and cost analysis.
• Present recommendations to management for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• ND/HND/BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in maintenance roles within poultry farms or agro-industrial settings.
• Strong background in poultry equipment (ventilation, feeding, watering, heating systems).
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and maintenance planning is essential.
• Experience supervising technicians and managing multi-site operations is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination abilities.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to equipment failures.
• Proficiency with maintenance planning tools or software is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2025.