International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Utilities Electrician
Job Requisition ID: 30100692
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Job Summary
- The key purpose of the Utilities Electrician is to be responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment used in brewery utility plants.
- This includes compressors, boilers, refrigeration systems, water treatment plants, generators, pumps, electrical distribution systems, and other utility equipment to ensure continuous and efficient brewery operations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance:
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on utility equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in motors, control panels, drives, and power distribution systems.
- Install, maintain, and test electrical wiring, switchgear, and protective devices.
- Carry out routine inspections of utility equipment to identify potential failures.
Equipment Operation and Monitoring:
- Monitor the performance of compressors, chillers, boilers, refrigeration systems, and water treatment plants.
- Ensure all utility equipment operates within specified parameters.
- Respond promptly to equipment alarms and breakdowns.
Automation and Control Systems:
- Maintain PLCs, sensors, VSDs, instrumentation, and control circuits.
- Troubleshoot motor control circuits, contactors, relays, and automation systems.
- Calibrate electrical instruments and process control devices when required.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.
- Ensure compliance with brewery safety standards and statutory regulations.
- Participate in risk assessments and safety improvement initiatives.
- Maintain proper housekeeping in utility and electrical areas.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Record maintenance activities, breakdown reports, and equipment history.
- Update maintenance logs, checklists, and spare parts records.
- Prepare reports on equipment performance and maintenance activities.
Continuous Improvement:
- Recommend energy-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvement projects.
- Support installation and commissioning of new utility equipment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Utility equipment availability and reliability.
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
- Preventive maintenance compliance rate.
- Reduction in unplanned downtime.
- Safety performance and zero electrical incidents.
- Energy efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- HND, OND, or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
- Trade Test certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a brewery or food and beverage industry.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor control circuits.
- Experience with PLCs, VSDs, compressors, refrigeration systems, and generators.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards and troubleshooting techniques.
- Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy and ability to use maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Additional Information:
Application Closing Date
21st July, 2026.
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