Power House Manager

Power House Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Power House Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of power generation and distribution systems at C.H.I. Limited.
• The role oversees gas and diesel generators, high-tension/low-tension (HT/LT) power distribution, and gas supply to critical plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Power Generation and Distribution: Ensure the reliable operation of gas and diesel generators, stable HT/LT power distribution, and uninterrupted gas supply to the power plant, utility systems, and Chi Snacks ovens.
• Maintenance Management: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, achieve maintenance compliance targets, reduce equipment breakdowns, and maintain high equipment availability.
• Energy and Fuel Management: Monitor generator performance, optimise gas-to-diesel usage, control fuel consumption, and implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Spare Parts and Inventory Management: Ensure the availability and quality of critical spare parts, coordinate with Technical Stores and Procurement, and optimise inventory levels to minimise excess stock.
• Budget and Cost Control: Manage the Power House operational and maintenance budgets, control repair costs, monitor expenditure, and deliver approved CAPEX projects within allocated budgets.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Coordinate service providers and equipment vendors, monitor compliance with Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Safety, Compliance, and Team Leadership: Ensure compliance with HSE standards, electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, GMP, GHK, and 5S requirements. Lead and develop the Power House team while promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BSc, B.Tech, or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience in power plant or utility operations within a medium- or large-scale manufacturing organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of power generation systems, gas and diesel generators, and HT/LT electrical power distribution.
• Sound understanding of preventive and condition-based maintenance practices for generators and industrial utility equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel management, engine performance monitoring, energy efficiency, and operational cost optimisation.
• Proficiency in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), maintenance planning, and performance tracking.
• Ability to conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and resolve technical problems.
• Strong understanding of HSE standards, electrical safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and team management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Application Closing Date

26th October, 2026.