• Application Deadline: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Soyabean Refinery Operator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for refinery & fractionation operations as per production plan for production of good quality oil within specification.


• Maintain proper record of all production activities and generate report as required for oil stocks, raw materials consumption, utilities consumption, maintenance and GMP compliance.


• Take step to eliminate work place hazard.


• Visit unit to verify efficient operating conditions.


• Test liquids and gases for chemical characteristics and colour.


• Inspect and adjust damper controls, heaters and furnaces.


• Read temperature in pressure gauges and flowmeters, record readings and compile in records.


• Inspect equipment to determine the nature and location of malfunction like faulty valves, breakages and leaks.


• Clean processing units’ interior by circulating solvent and chemicals.


• Determine malfunctioning units through meters and gauges or lights and horn sounds.


• Set knobs, switches, levers, valves and index arms to control process variables like a vacuum, time, catalyst, temperature and flows.


• Read processing schedules, operating logs, test oil sample results and identify equipment controls changes to produce specified product quantity and quality.


• Comply with best practices, standard operating procedures and develop and maintain continuous improvement efforts.


• Adherence to standard operating procedures for the units assigned to you


• Ensuring KPI’s are met


• Asset management of utility equipment’s and machinery


• PPE management of all staff at your unit.


• Complying with food safety guidelines as provided in quality and safety standards as updated from time to time under different standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University graduate with background in chemical/industrial/mechanical/physical sciences.


• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Refinery Operator in the Vegetable Oil or Soya Oil plant is preferred


• Computer skill (Microsoft excel, power point)


• Good communication, analytical  & reporting skills


• High physical strength, grip strength and dexterity


• Good attention to small details and highly organized


• Mechanical skills, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving abilities


• Strong team player.


• Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports


• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills


• Working knowledge of manpower planning


• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities


• Knowledge of By-product processing like Acid oil and Lecithin