Utilities Team Leader

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

• This includes steam generation, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater treatment, power distribution, CO₂ 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.
• The key purpose of the Utilities Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all utility systems supporting brewery production.

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 CO₂.
• Develop and implement operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor utility performance and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.

Team Leadership:

• Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.
• Plan shifts, allocate tasks, and monitor team performance.
• Supervise utilities operators, technicians, and contractors.
• Coach and develop team members through training and mentoring.

Maintenance Coordination:

• Work closely with maintenance planners and production teams.
• Ensure utility equipment reliability and availability.
• Participate in shutdown planning and execution.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Energy and Water Efficiency:

• Monitor consumption of electricity, fuel, water, compressed air, and refrigeration energy.
• Track utility Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as kWh/hl beer produced Water-to-beer ratio Steam consumption Compressed air efficiency CO₂ recovery efficiency
• Identify and implement energy-saving and water conservation initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce operating costs.

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE):

• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Ensure environmental compliance related to emissions, wastewater, and energy use.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the utilities team.
• Ensure compliance with brewery safety standards and regulations.

Water and Wastewater Management:

• Manage wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with discharge limits and environmental permits.
• Monitor chemical dosing and treatment processes.
• Oversee raw water treatment and process water quality.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Recommend capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Manage utility budgets and control operational costs.
• Analyze utility plant performance data and trends.

Continuous Improvement:

• Apply Lean, VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive digitalization and automation opportunities within utility operations.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for utility failures and inefficiencies.
• Support brewery sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• 5-10 years of engineering or utilities experience in a brewery, beverage, food processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• 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:

• PLC and automation systems
• Reliability engineering
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Utility plant operation and maintenance
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Energy management

Leadership Skills:

• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Team management and development
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Planning and organizing

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Safety-conscious
• Analytical mindset
• Continuous improvement focus
• Results-oriented

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline: 5th November, 2026.