Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Agro-Chemical and Food Company Limited (ACFC) was established in 1978 to produce power alcohol from sugarcane molasses. This was to be blended with petrol to make gasohol as a national strategy for reducing foreign exchange used to purchase petroleum oil. This programme did not succeed due to non-cooperation of oil companies and the company, through research...

Responsibilities or duties

Conceptualization of Projects by assessing need and envisaged improvement

Preparation of project proposals in liaison with other relevant departments/sections

Approve project design and BOQ prepared by Department Engineers

Carry out project viability and evaluation of proposed projects to ascertain payback and justify capital investment

Prepare Contract documents

Prepare Tender Documents in liaison with Supply Chain Department

Assess requirements of new projects with respect to existing infrastructure to ensure smooth hook-up and compatibility to existing process

Prepare Payment Certificates for contractors

Monitor project performance over defect liability period and correcting any process challenges observed

Propose Projects for inclusion on Capital Budgets

Carry out professional technical evaluation of all proposed modifications to generate efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion

Prepare root cause analysis report with technical challenges description, proposed solution, and requirement

Propose for further consultancy complex challenges which require specialized expertise

Participate in selection and evaluation of consultancy services in liaison with Supply Chain Department

Carry out plant Technical Audit to check efficiency and utilities consumption

Carry out Research and Development on new technologies and plant improvements

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Master’s degree in civil engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering. Building Engineering or Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Building Engineering or Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution;

Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Membership to Engineering Board.(Where Applicable);

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Experience needed

At least eight (8) years relevant experience three (3) of which must have been in supervisory level.

• Conceptualization of Projects by assessing need and envisaged improvement
• Preparation of project proposals in liaison with other relevant departments/sections
• Approve project design and BOQ prepared by Department Engineers
• Carry out project viability and evaluation of proposed projects to ascertain payback and justify capital investment
• Prepare Contract documents
• Prepare Tender Documents in liaison with Supply Chain Department
• Assess requirements of new projects with respect to existing infrastructure to ensure smooth hook-up and compatibility to existing process
• Prepare Payment Certificates for contractors
• Monitor project performance over defect liability period and correcting any process challenges observed
• Propose Projects for inclusion on Capital Budgets
• Carry out professional technical evaluation of all proposed modifications to generate efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion
• Prepare root cause analysis report with technical challenges description, proposed solution, and requirement
• Propose for further consultancy complex challenges which require specialized expertise
• Participate in selection and evaluation of consultancy services in liaison with Supply Chain Department
• Carry out plant Technical Audit to check efficiency and utilities consumption
• Carry out Research and Development on new technologies and plant improvements

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering. Building Engineering or Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Building Engineering or Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Membership to Engineering Board.(Where Applicable);
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution