IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has over 40,000 towers across its 10 markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.ihstowers.com

Job Summary

The Diesel Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire NOC Diesel department, including managing both the Diesel Analyst team and the Diesel Specialist. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in diesel operations and fuel management, and a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement and optimize departmental performance. The Diesel Manager ensures the efficient operation of the department, fosters collaboration among team members, and implements initiatives to enhance the organization's Diesel operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage both the Diesel Analysts team and the Diesel Specialists team, providing guidance, support, and direction to achieve departmental goals.
• Oversee all aspects of NOC Diesel unit, including refueling processes, performance analysis, problem detection and resolution.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance objectives, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide feedback to team members to facilitate their professional development and growth.
• Develop and implement initiative and objectives to optimize NOC Diesel operations, improve fuel management processes, and enhance overall departmental performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress, evaluate performance, and make data-driven decisions to achieve departmental targets.
• Ensure the accurate and timely resolution of fuel-related incidents, tank issues, and other operational matters, and follow up with relative stakeholders until closure.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to diesel operations and fuel management activities.
• Communicate regularly with senior management, regional heads, and other stakeholders to provide updates, solicit feedback, and address concerns.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the line manager.

• 1st degree in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering/Computer Science or related discipline
• 4 - 8 years related experience

Organizational Competencies

Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.

Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.

Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.

Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.

Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Vision

IHS is committed to improving the quality and availability of telecommunications infrastructure, the lifeline for an increasingly connected world. We are dedicated to helping create a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate, and our sustainable strategy is structured around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and our people and communities.