• Application Deadline: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Decanter Operator



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification OND



• Experience 1 - 3 years



• Location Edo




• Job Field Manufacturing 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦300,000 - ₦400,000/month
  
  

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a skilled Decanter Operator to run and maintain decanter centrifuge systems for efficient solid-liquid separation in the production or effluent treatment process. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with decanter equipment, strong attention to operational detail, and a focus on plant hygiene, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor decanter centrifuge units to ensure continuous and efficient separation of sludge or biomass.


• Check parameters like feed rate, differential speed, torque, vibration, and flow to ensure optimal performance.


• Conduct pre-startup checks and routine inspections of equipment.


• Perform cleaning-in-place (CIP), backflushing, and minor maintenance tasks.


• Record operational data (flow rates, solids content, downtimes, etc.) in shift logbooks.


• Identify operational abnormalities and coordinate with the maintenance team for troubleshooting.


• Ensure proper feeding of slurry or biomass to the decanter unit as per process requirements.


• Adhere to safety and environmental compliance protocols while operating the equipment.


• Monitor sludge cake dryness and centrate quality to maintain process KPIs.


• Assist during plant shutdowns, startups, and equipment overhauls.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field.


• 1–3 years of experience operating decanter centrifuges in a process plant (distillery/ETP/food/oil & gas industries).


• Basic knowledge of mechanical components (bearings, pumps, seals, etc.) and process flow.


• Familiarity with centrifuge brands like Alfa Laval, Flottweg, GEA, Sharples, etc., is an advantage.

Key Skills:

• Equipment handling and parameter adjustment


• Process monitoring and troubleshooting


• Preventive maintenance knowledge


• Record keeping and teamwork


• Basic understanding of safety & hygiene practices