Maintenance Planning Engineer - Poultry Farms & Hatchery at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in 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 Planning Engineer - Poultry Farms & Hatchery

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance & Construction

Job Purpose

• To plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities for poultry farms and hatchery equipment, ensuring optimal equipment performance, strict biosecurity compliance, and uninterrupted operations while minimizing downtime and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for farm and hatchery equipment.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules.
• Plan manpower, tools, materials, and spare parts required for maintenance activities.
• Prioritize tasks based on equipment criticality and production impact.

Work Order Management:

• Create, track, and close work orders using Excel and CMMS systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Monitor and manage maintenance backlog to ensure timely execution.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability.
• Prepare periodic maintenance reports and recommend improvement actions.
• Analyze maintenance data to enhance efficiency and reduce recurring issues.

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis:

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability.
• Drive initiatives to extend equipment life cycle and reduce breakdowns.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management:

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts for smooth operations.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost efficiency and availability.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.

Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate closely with farm managers, hatchery teams, and production units.
• Align maintenance activities with production cycles (breeding, feeding, incubation, and hatching).
• Participate in planning meetings and provide technical support.

Health, Safety, Biosecurity & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity protocols and animal welfare standards.
• Comply with HSE policies and safe work procedures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and contamination control across all sites.

Poultry Farm & Hatchery Equipment:

• Ventilation and climate control systems
• Feeding and drinking systems
• Incubators and hatchers
• Generators and backup power systems
• Water treatment and distribution systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning within an industrial or agricultural environment.
• Experience in poultry farms, hatcheries, or agro-allied industries is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (analysis, reporting, and dashboards).
• Solid understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with farm automation systems and environmental control technologies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in remote or farm-based environments.

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily within poultry farms and hatchery environments.
• Exposure to dust, humidity, noise, and biological conditions.
• Frequent travel between farm and hatchery locations may be required.
• May involve working during emergencies, breakdowns, or critical production periods

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.