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• Position: Instrumentation & Automation Technician - Ewekoro


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience


• Location Ogun


• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Manufacturing 
  

The Automation & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the routine maintenance of all instruments and automation equipment in the plant. 

Monitor and report spare availability and consumption pattern to avoid nil-stock for all spare parts. Carry out Minor modifications to support the production process and recommend replacement for obsolete spares.

Responsibilities

• Work with process control systems including programmable logic controllers, sensors and actuators


• Consult manuals, read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics for installed instrumentation and automation equipment


• Repair and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts


• Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipments


• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments


• Repair and adjust system components such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers or remove and replace defective parts


• Maintenance of both analog and digital field instruments such as level, pressure, position, limit, speed, temperature, flow, and weight sensors, actuators and gas analysers


• Calibrate field instruments such as weigh feeders, beltscales, as well as level pressure, temperature transmitters, and flow meters according to manufacturers specifications or business best practices.


• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete pre-start up test and generate maintenance reports


• Install control and measurement instrument on existing and new plant equipment and processes under the supervision of the automation/ instrumentation engineer


• Use the SAP to facilitate proper scheduling, planning of work, and execution; respecting safety of equipment and people in the plant


• Consult with Central Room Operators for diagnosis of field instrument faults to minimize downtime


• Support the installation, modification, testing and operation of automation and instrumentation systems and generate document reports for tasks carried out


• Troubleshoot failures with process control system involving electrical and mechanical equipment and instrument


• Record and report specific electrical energy consumed in all shops across the plant on a daily basis


• Carry out regular scheduled inspection of the field instrument and generate report


• Facilitates communications and relationships:


• Attends departmental meetings as and when called


• Supports management policies


• Communicates results and challenges within the department to the automation/instrumentation engineer

Education/Qualifications

• OND/HND/Bsc in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics or Physics as main subject)

Knowledge & Skills

Functional (Technical) Competencies:

• Good knowledge of of cement manufacturing process


• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests


• Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operations


• Able to take initiatives based on sound problem solving skills

Organisational (Behavioural & Managerial) Competencies: 

• Good interpersonal relationship


• Demonstrated leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness etc


• Result oriented


• Team leadership skill


• Good aptitude for organization and communication


• Result oriented with high decision making capacity/self confidence


• High level of initiative

Necessary Competencies:

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project


• Commitment to the highest standard of work ethics


• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations


• Good Coaching skills


• Very good written and verbal communication skills

Behavioural Attributes:

• Teamwork and Collaboration.


• Innovation and creativity


• Honesty

Language Requirements

• Professional Proficiency in English Language