Head of Engineering at KALTANI

Kaltani is one of West Africa's most ambitious waste-to-value platforms, delivering large-scale recycling, landfill management, and circular economy solutions across Nigeria under long term state concessions. Backed by a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, andan unwavering commitment to environmental impact, Kaltani is scaling rapidly across multiplestates. As the CEO's strategic partner, the Chief of Staff will be central to orchestrating thisgrowth translating executive vision into disciplined institutional action.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The Head of Engineering will lead the design, construction, and optimization of Kaltani’s recycling parks, RDF lines, and waste-to-energy facilities.
• This role ensures that Kaltani’s infrastructure operates with world-class efficiency, safety, and sustainability integrating technology and innovation into every plant and process.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Infrastructure Development:

• Lead end-to-end on all designs, planning, and construction of recycling andcomposting facilities.
• Design plant layouts, machinery, and utilities meet technical andenvironmental standards.
• Oversee facility construction phases, managing sub- contractors.
• Manage vendor selection, installation, and commissioning of criticalequipment (balers, sorters, conveyors,).

Maintenance & Reliability:

• Drive Plant efficiency and uptime across all plants.
• Oversee all forms of maintenance programs and asset lifecycle management.
• Ensure that Engineering designs maintain world class standards andfunctionality.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and extend asset lifespan.

Innovation & Technology Integration:

• Champion adoption of automation, AI, and IoT-enabled systems acrossEngineering operations.
• Collaborate with the Head of Digital Innovation to optimize plant data andmonitoring systems.

Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Maintain strict adherence to quality and safety standards across plant sites.
• Ensure all engineering operations comply with HSE and environmentalguidelines.

Project & Team Leadership:

• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical,civil).
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and project development for timelyproject execution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in plant engineering, industrial operations, or manufacturing infrastructure.
• Proven experience designing or managing recycling, waste-to-energy, or industrial plants.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and civil systems.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng/COREN) certification preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Engineering design and optimization
• Project management and technical leadership
• Process automation and innovation
• Safety and quality compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration.

Net Salary
N20,000,000 - N21,000,000 Per Annum.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online