Instrumentation / Electrical Manager

Dangote Packaging Limited

Job Purpose:

To lead, manage, and optimize all electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems across the DPL production lines to ensure maximum machine uptime, safety, energy efficiency, and smooth production operations. Responsible for preventive & predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, automation improvements, and compliance with safety standards

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Electrical Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee maintenance of electrical systems for extruders, circular looms, tape plants, lamination lines, printing machines, cutting & stitching units, and compressors.
• Ensure uninterrupted power supply through effective management of HT/LT systems, DG sets, transformers, and electrical panels.
• Lead troubleshooting of electrical breakdowns with minimum MTTR (Mean Time to Repair).
• Establish and monitor preventive & predictive maintenance schedules (AMC management, calibration, etc.).

2. Electronics & Automation Systems

• Manage PLC, HMI, SCADA systems across plant machinery.
• Troubleshoot automation faults in extrusion lines, weaving machines, and lamination units.
• Oversee VFDs, servo drives, sensors, load cells, proportional controls, temperature controllers, and process control systems.
• Coordinate with machine OEMs for automation upgrades and technology improvements.

3. Instrumentation Management

• Ensure calibration and functioning of temperature sensors, pressure gauges, flow meters, tension controllers, and other process instruments used in plastic extrusion and weaving.
• Develop SOPs for instrumentation maintenance and calibration logs.

4. Project Management

• Support installation, commissioning, and electrical instrumentation setup for new machinery or factory expansions.
• Evaluate and implement energy-efficient solutions and electrical load planning.
• Prepare technical documents, layouts, BOQs, and cost estimation for project execution.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, ISO, and local statutory regulations.
• Conduct electrical safety audits, risk assessments, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and incident investigations.
• Train the maintenance team on safety practices and SOP adherence.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise a team of electricians, technicians, and instrumentation engineers.
• Conduct skill development, training, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Utilities departments for smooth operations

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Minimum B.E / B. Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instumentation Engineering (or relevant field).

• Experience: Minimum of 8-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; preference for PP woven sacks, plastics extrusion, or textile machinery.

• Added Advantage: Strong knowledge of PLCs (Siemens/Allen Bradley/Delta), VFDs, SCADA, electrical panels, and industrial automation.

• Experience with HT/LT systems, power distribution, and DG/transformer management.

• Professional: (Memberships & Certifications)

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in automation, control systems, and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of utilities: compressors, chillers, boilers (if applicable).
• Leadership, planning, and time-management capabilities.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.
• Commitment to safety and reliability improvement.