Utility Manager at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Utility Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG

Job responsibilities

• Ensure effective planning and implementation of preventive maintenance on utility equipment at Beverage, Bakery, ETP, WTP plants to achieve minimum downtime in production process.
• Prepare annual preventive maintenance schedules as per OEM recommendation for all utility equipment in the factory.
• Ensure optimal functionality and performance of all utility equipment to support production requirements at all times.
• Oversee the servicing, maintenance and repair of all utility equipment (Beverage, Bakery, ETP, WTP) in line with standard operating procedures and ISO 9001 standards.
• Liaise with Contractors and other Engineers in the company to install new equipment and replace old ones.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of maintenance activities on all utility equipment.
• Ensure all utility equipment are maintained in a “Safe to operate” condition at all times while promoting safe working practices to meet safety and housekeeping objectives.
• Ensure regular monitoring of the health status of all utility equipment and recommend and/or coordinate the required maintenance process.
• Monitor day-to-day utility consumption operation cost, drive energy conservation initiatives and establish tools for energy efficiency measurement.
• Manage changes in process brought by changes in product specifications and productivity requirements.
• Ensure full reliability of all utility equipment and recommend spare parts that need to be replaced as and when required.
• Ensure all utility spare parts are available at all time to prevent prolonged downtime.
• Prepare, coordinate and execute overhaul plan of all utility equipment in close collaboration with internal key stakeholders.
• Introduce cost savings measures in all utility machines maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate log registry and record keeping of all maintenance and repairs carried out on machineries.
• Ensure good housekeeping of all utility equipment operating environment.
• Ensure continuous improvement in utility equipment management process.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and other capability development support to direct reports to enhance their job performance and contribute maximally to the business.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of B.Eng., BSC, HND (Electrical Engineering), Electrical / Electronics, Control Engineering, Engineering.
• Professional certifications, such as COREN, NSE, IEEE, is required.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in process automation, preferably in a manufacturing / production environment.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: The company is not providing accommodation.