General Manager.

Our client, a renowned producer of cement is seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manger- Electrical & Instrumentation to oversee the continuous improvement of all electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems in the plant.

Job Title: General Manager (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Location: Tema

Job Summary

The General Manager ( Electrical & Instrumentation) will be responsible for the overall management, reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of all electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems in the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and monitoring of department budget allocations and expenditures for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Communicate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.

• Communicate directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Review and approve the technical quality of all work performed within the department.
• Review unusual or complex design problems and provide guidance for their solution either personally, by subordinate staff, or by outside consultants.

• Ensure that all liaison with other departments, necessary to accomplish maintenance objectives effectively are accomplished at all levels
• Keep the Plant Director (Operations & Maintenance) informed of all circumstances that could affect production.

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of workshop electrical equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment (electrical).

• Prepare reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.

• Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Plant Director (Operations & Maintenance)

Education and Work Experience

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of post- qualification experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of cement products and cement manufacturing processes
• Expert knowledge of maintenance management methods, of predictive inspection tools and of CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System),

• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering and industrial automation,
• Good knowledge of safety legislation and rules

• Good knowledge of ISO 9000 standards and TPM
• Good oral and written communication skills

• Organizational Awareness
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Innovation & Creativity

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