Maintenance Section Head - Poultry Farms (Electrical)

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Section Head - Poultry Farms (Electrical) with a strong electrical engineering background and at least eight (8) years of experience in maintenance management. The successful candidate will oversee electrical maintenance, farm equipment reliability, utilities management, and maintenance budgeting to ensure efficient poultry farm operations and minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities Supervise the installation, inspection, servicing, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across poultry farms. Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to minimize equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions. Oversee electrical systems and utilities, including power generation, distribution, generators, control panels, pumps, and ventilation systems. Manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenditure, plan CAPEX/OPEX requirements, and implement cost-control measures. Troubleshoot electrical faults in poultry feeding and drinking systems, ventilation equipment, automation systems, sensors, and other farm machinery. Supervise maintenance technicians, allocate duties, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities. Coordinate with farm management and other departments to schedule maintenance and ensure uninterrupted farm operations. Monitor maintenance KPIs, spare parts usage, equipment performance, and utility consumption while ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards. Requirements Bachelor's Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in maintenance management, preferably in poultry farming, agribusiness, or industrial operations. Strong knowledge of electrical systems, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and poultry farm equipment. Extensive knowledge of farm utilities, including power generation, generators, ventilation systems, pumps, and automated feeding and drinking systems. Proven experience in maintenance budgeting, CAPEX/OPEX planning, and cost control. Strong leadership, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.