Utility Team Leader

Lead the operation and maintenance of utility systems to deliver a reliable, efficient supply for plant operations. You will coordinate the team’s work across hot water, water treatment, boilers, power and nitrogen generators, air conditioning, and utility consumption monitoring.

Location: Khartoum North (Bahri)
Job type: Full-time

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Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of utility equipment and systems.
• Ensure the reliable and continuous operation of hot water systems, water treatment units, boilers, power generators, nitrogen generators, air conditioning systems, and related utility equipment.
• Monitor utility consumption, identify abnormal usage, and recommend measures to improve efficiency and control operating costs.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate timely corrective actions to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for reliability, efficiency, and performance improvement.
• Ensure proper inspection, testing, calibration, and operational checks of utility systems and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of utility equipment performance, maintenance activities, breakdowns, and consumption.
• Monitor availability and requirements of spare parts, tools, consumables, and other resources necessary for utility operations and maintenance.
• Ensure utility systems are operated in accordance with approved procedures, technical standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, and other relevant departments to resolve utility-related issues and support plant requirements.
• Support the planning and execution of utility-related projects, modifications, upgrades, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify operational risks, equipment hazards, and potential failures and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and report utility performance, consumption, downtime, maintenance activities, and relevant KPIs.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of utility activities and equipment status.
• Support investigations and root cause analysis of major utility equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and applicable technical procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to utility team members and ensure effective coordination of assigned activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Technical Manager.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in utility operations, maintenance, or engineering within a private-sector organization, preferably in an industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, or processing environment.

Skills and competencies

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Good planning, organizing, and prioritization skills.
• Effective decision-making and judgment.
• Strong communication and reporting skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to operational emergencies.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.

About Morouj

Founded in 2005, Morouj is a Sudanese agribusiness working across crop sourcing, processing, packaging, and export logistics. Our portfolio includes tomato paste, lentils, rice, milk powder, and gum arabic, serving local and international markets.

Why join Morouj?

• Contribute to a growing FMCG business serving local and export markets.
• Use your engineering expertise to improve plant reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Support a business focused on food quality, community empowerment, and sustainable growth.

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@morouj.com. Use Utility Team Leader as the email subject line.

Morouj Commodities is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.