Full Time
Dodoma
Posted 5 months ago

Website Watercom Tanzania Limited

Watercom Tanzania Limited

Key Responsibilities

Utility Systems Management
- Manage and maintain core utility systems (compressed air, electrical distribution, cooling systems, generator) to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans; oversee corrective maintenance activities.
Energy and Cost Control
- Monitor energy consumption, identify optimization opportunities, and lead energy reduction projects.
- Manage budget for utilities, track OPEX, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Maintenance & Reliability
- Lead a team of technicians and supervisors; schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
- Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and best practices for asset care.
Safety, Compliance, and Environment
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental permits, and company policies.
- Champion safe work practices; conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
Technical Leadership
- Evaluate and specify equipment upgrades, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Liaise with engineering, production, and suppliers on technical issues and projects.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives in utility operations.
- Implement data-driven monitoring (KPIs, dashboards) to drive performance.
Shutdowns and Projects
- Plan and execute major maintenance shutdowns; coordinate with production planning.
- Manage capital projects related to utilities (capex requests, contractor management).
Vendor and Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with equipment vendors, service providers, and contractors.
- Prepare specifications, request for quotations, and evaluate bids.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Utility reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR) for key systems
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) impact from utility-related downtime
Energy consumption per unit of production (e.g., kWh/ton)
Maintenance backlog and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules
Safety incident rate and near-miss reporting
Compliance audit scores and environmental emission measurements
Capital project on-time and on-budget delivery

Qualification and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Experience: 7–12 years in manufacturing operations, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role overseeing utility systems or maintenance.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of utility systems (steam, compressed air, water treatment, cooling, electrical).
- Familiarity with process control, instrumentation, and PLC-based systems.
- Knowledge of energy management, waste and water treatment, and environmental regulations.
Management Skills:
- People leadership, coaching, performance management.
- Project management, budgeting, and resource planning.
- Vendor management and contract negotiation.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership and team-building
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strong communication and collaboration
Change management and adaptability
Safety-first mindset and compliance orientation
Data-driven decision making
Planning and organizational skills

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to staffwelfare@milkcom.co.tz