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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: Takoradi

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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