Fire Infra Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
PURPOSE

To manage the design, implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of fire protection systems across verticals, ensuring adherence to fire safety regulations and risk mitigation standards.

THE JOB

Review and approve fire protection designs (alarms, suppression systems, hydrants, extinguishers, etc.) ensuring compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and other relevant standards.
Develop standard BOQs (Bill of Quantities), conduct vendor technical evaluations and collaborate with engineering/project teams to integrate systems into facility layouts.
Oversee third-party vendors during maintenance, installation, certification activities, supervise planned periodic inspection and testing of all fire protection systems/equipment.
Ensure accurate maintenance of inspection and audit records, prepare compliance reports, recommending corrective actions for non-conformities.
Provide expert input on infrastructure upgrades, support project execution, monitor industry trends and integrate advancements in fire safety technology.
Contribute to internal fire safety training programs, response plans, participate in and review fire drills/emergency procedures, and assess operational sites across verticals to evaluate infrastructure and ensure fire safety compliance.

THE PERSON MUST

Have deep knowledge of local fire codes and international fire safety standards.
Be familiar with electronic fire alarm panels, control panels for suppression systems, and hydraulics of fire water systems.
Strong report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to assess and interpret engineering drawings and fire safety plans.
Ability to oversee fire system installations, maintenance, and upgrades.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.Sc./HND in Environmental Science or   Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years cognate experience.