Maintenance Section Head - Poultry Farms (Electrical)

About the Role

Sayed Farms Limited, a leading name in Nigeria's poultry and frozen food distribution sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Section Head - Poultry Farms (Electrical) to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will lead our electrical maintenance operations, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, optimal utility management, and adherence to top-tier safety standards across our farm locations.

• Supervise the installation, inspection, servicing, and repair of electrical systems and specialized equipment across all poultry farm facilities.
• Develop and implement robust preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to minimize operational disruptions and equipment downtime.
• Oversee critical electrical systems and utilities, including power generation, heavy-duty generators, distribution boards, control panels, water pumps, and automated ventilation systems.
• Manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenditures, plan CAPEX and OPEX requirements, and execute effective cost-control measures.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical faults in poultry feeding and drinking systems, automation units, environmental sensors, and associated farm machinery.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise maintenance technicians, assigning daily duties and ensuring the timely and safe completion of all scheduled tasks.
• Collaborate closely with farm management to coordinate maintenance windows and guarantee seamless, uninterrupted agricultural operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track spare parts inventory, and ensure strict compliance with local and international electrical safety regulations.

• Bachelor Degree or HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in maintenance management, ideally within poultry farming, modern agribusiness, or large-scale industrial operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical systems, advanced troubleshooting methodologies, and modern poultry farm equipment maintenance.
• Extensive practical knowledge of farm utilities management, backup power generation, ventilation systems, and automated feeding infrastructures.
• Proven capability in maintenance budgeting, financial planning, capital expenditure management, and operational cost control.
• Exceptional leadership abilities complemented by strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and your level of experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within an established multinational agricultural leader.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment that values innovation, safety, and operational excellence.

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