Head of Electrical & Instrumentation

About the role

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for a Head of Electrical & Instrumentation for its Mtwara plant in Tanzania. The role ensures the availability of electrical and instrumentation systems through a proper maintenance management system, supports management's short- and long-term goals, manages spare parts and budgets, and oversees project management.

Key responsibilities

• Implement preventive, planned and predictive maintenance and the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Manage installation, testing and commissioning of equipment, and conduct root cause analysis of failures
• Prepare and control the annual maintenance budget and set performance indicators
• Manage spares and consumables, including quality control on receipt
• Liaise with local government agencies to secure mandatory approvals and coordinate internally and externally
• Define team missions, review performance, develop staff skills and motivate personnel
• Monitor equipment operation to minimise unplanned downtime, advise senior management and prepare reports and recommendations
• Ensure EHS practices comply with local regulations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 28 years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; cement plant experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience at HOD level

Required skills

• Knowledge of cement products and cement manufacturing processes
• Expert knowledge of maintenance management, predictive inspection tools and CMMS
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering and cement plant instrumentation including DCS
• Good knowledge of safety legislation, ISO 9000 standards and TPM
• Leadership, organisational and communication skills, teamwork and innovation