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• Position: Maintenance Planning Engineer - Poultry Farms & Hatchery



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Purpose

• To plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities for poultry farms and hatchery equipment, ensuring optimal equipment performance, strict biosecurity compliance, and uninterrupted operations while minimizing downtime and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for farm and hatchery equipment.


• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules.


• Plan manpower, tools, materials, and spare parts required for maintenance activities.


• Prioritize tasks based on equipment criticality and production impact.

Work Order Management:

• Create, track, and close work orders using Excel and CMMS systems.


• Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.


• Monitor and manage maintenance backlog to ensure timely execution.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability.


• Prepare periodic maintenance reports and recommend improvement actions.


• Analyze maintenance data to enhance efficiency and reduce recurring issues.

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis:

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.


• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability.


• Drive initiatives to extend equipment life cycle and reduce breakdowns.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management:

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts for smooth operations.


• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost efficiency and availability.


• Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.

Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate closely with farm managers, hatchery teams, and production units.


• Align maintenance activities with production cycles (breeding, feeding, incubation, and hatching).


• Participate in planning meetings and provide technical support.

Health, Safety, Biosecurity & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity protocols and animal welfare standards.


• Comply with HSE policies and safe work procedures.


• Maintain high standards of hygiene and contamination control across all sites.

Poultry Farm & Hatchery Equipment:

• Ventilation and climate control systems


• Feeding and drinking systems


• Incubators and hatchers


• Generators and backup power systems


• Water treatment and distribution systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning within an industrial or agricultural environment.


• Experience in poultry farms, hatcheries, or agro-allied industries is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, or similar).


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (analysis, reporting, and dashboards).


• Solid understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.


• Familiarity with farm automation systems and environmental control technologies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work in remote or farm-based environments.

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily within poultry farms and hatchery environments.


• Exposure to dust, humidity, noise, and biological conditions.


• Frequent travel between farm and hatchery locations may be required.


• May involve working during emergencies, breakdowns, or critical production periods