Head of Electrical & Maintenance

About the role

Manorama Industries Limited is seeking a senior professional to lead the Electrical & Maintenance function at its plant in Centre, Burkina Faso. This full‑time, on‑site position is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all plant equipment, utilities and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for electrical systems, plant machinery and utilities.
• Supervise daily maintenance and repair activities, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team, fostering a safety‑first culture.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to align maintenance work with operational priorities.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, control budgets and oversee spare‑parts inventory.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives and root‑cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing maintenance operations in Africa, preferably in process or manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in electrical engineering within oil, fats, food or related sectors.
• Proven team‑leadership skills with a focus on developing technical talent.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering; advanced certifications in reliability or maintenance are a plus.
• Fluent English; French knowledge is beneficial.

Required skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Electrical systems maintenance
• Plant machinery maintenance
• Utilities maintenance
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) usage
• Interpretation of electrical drawings and standards