Store Inventory Officer Job at Egbin Power Plc

Egbin Power Plc. Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, it was built to meet the every rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired the 1320 MW installed capacity Egbin Power Plant. We are working towards deploying a minimum of 5,000 MW of electricity generation over the next five years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Store Inventory Officer

Job Identification: 464
Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Category: Non-Technical

Job Description

• The Store Inventory Office will be responsible for all operations related to Store and inventory management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and issue technical store items (including turbine spares, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical spares, tools, and consumables) in line with approved procedures and documentation.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory catalogue, including material descriptions, specifications, part numbers, and storage locations.
• Assist in forecasting inventory requirements and maintaining adequate stock levels to support uninterrupted power plant operations.
• Generate purchase requisitions for materials that reached their reorder levels
• Conduct routine stock counts and physical inventory checks; report discrepancies, out-of-stock items, and slow-moving materials to the Stores Manager.
• Obtain necessary acknowledgements and sign-offs on delivery notes from suppliers and transport personnel.
• Prepare storage locations and ensure proper labelling, preservation, and housekeeping of technical materials.
• Ensure safe custody and proper handling of power plant spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Assist in preparing inventory reports and providing routine updates to management.
• Maintain proper filing and security of documents related to requisitions, receipts, issues, and returns.
• Liaise with maintenance, procurement teams, and other internal stakeholders to support effective store operations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures required in the warehouse.
• Reports near misses, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviour within and outside the work area
• Participate in periodic hazards identification and detailed risk assessment in the work area as applicable.

Education and Work Experience

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc/HND in Engineering, Numerical Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical store, warehouse, or inventory role, preferably within a power plant, oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of power plant equipment and spare parts (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Certification in Store Management, Inventory Control, or Materials Management will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems (ERP, IBM Maximo, or similar tools) is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic understanding of technical materials and spare parts used in power generation facilities.
• Good documentation, record-keeping, and organisational skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, inventory systems).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to learn and work under supervision.