International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.
We are are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Utilities Team Leader Job ID: 30105244 Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Summary
The key purpose of the Utilities Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all utility systems supporting brewery production.
This includes steam generation, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater treatment, power distribution, CO systems, and other auxiliary services required for brewing, packaging, and facility operations.
The role ensures utilities are available at the required quality, quantity, and cost while driving continuous improvement in energy, water, and environmental performance.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Utility Operations Management:
Lead and coordinate the operation of all brewery utility plants and equipment.
Ensure uninterrupted supply of steam, chilled water, compressed air, electricity, treated water, and CO.
Monitor utility performance and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.
Develop and implement operating procedures and work instructions.
Team Leadership:
Supervise utilities operators, technicians, and contractors.
Plan shifts, allocate tasks, and monitor team performance.
Coach and develop team members through training and mentoring.
Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.
Maintenance Coordination:
Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Ensure utility equipment reliability and availability.
Participate in shutdown planning and execution.
Work closely with maintenance planners and production teams.
Energy and Water Efficiency:
Monitor consumption of electricity, fuel, water, compressed air, and refrigeration energy.
Identify and implement energy-saving and water conservation initiatives.
Track utility Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as kWh/hl beer produced Water-to-beer ratio Steam consumption Compressed air efficiency CO recovery efficiency
Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce operating costs.
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE):
Ensure compliance with brewery safety standards and regulations.
Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Ensure environmental compliance related to emissions, wastewater, and energy use.
Promote a strong safety culture within the utilities team.
Water and Wastewater Management:
Oversee raw water treatment and process water quality.
Manage wastewater treatment plant operations.
Ensure compliance with discharge limits and environmental permits.
Monitor chemical dosing and treatment processes.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Analyze utility plant performance data and trends.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
Manage utility budgets and control operational costs.
Recommend capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
Continuous Improvement:
Apply Lean, VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization), and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for utility failures and inefficiencies.
Support brewery sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
Drive digitalization and automation opportunities within utility operations.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
5-10 years of engineering or utilities experience in a brewery, beverage, food processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
Experience operating: Boilers and steam systems, Refrigeration plants (ammonia or glycol systems), Air compressors, Water treatment plants, Wastewater treatment plants, and Electrical distribution systems.
Key Attributes and Competencies Technical Skills:
Utility plant operation and maintenance
Energy management
Water and wastewater treatment
PLC and automation systems
Reliability engineering
Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Leadership Skills:
Team management and development
Problem-solving and decision-making
Planning and organizing
Communication and stakeholder management.
Personal Attributes:
Safety-conscious
Results-oriented
Analytical mindset
Continuous improvement focus
Strong attention to detail.
Additional Information:
Band: VIII.