Utility Manager, Engineer Packaging Division at Watercom Tanzania (Afya)

Utility Manager Engineer Packaging Division - 1 Post, Date Posted: 01/10/2025

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  [email protected]