Job Description
- Application Deadline: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Refinery Operator (Soybean Plant)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification OND
- Experience 3 - 5 years
- Location Benue
- Job Field Engineering / Technical 
Job Purpose
- The Refinery Operator is to operate processing equipment, optimize plant efficiencies and maintain log equipment checks as per Standard Operating Procedures
Duties / Responsibilities
- Operate, control and adjust all refinery equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Understand processing schedules, operating logs, test oil samples results and identify equipment controls changes to produce specified product quantity and quality
- Maintain thermopack boiler temperature and vacuum in the deodorizer.
- Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure processed oil meet required standards.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, collaborating with maintenance teams when necessary.
- Maintain accurate record plant operational metrics as per checklist.
- Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
- Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
- Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of OND in Engineering (Electrical, Production, or industrial Engineering, Food Technology or related field).
- Proven experience of 3-5 years as a Refining Operator or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.
- Age Requirement: 23-35 Years
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good teaming skills.
- Knowledge of Crude Soya Refining Process
- Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
- Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
- Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
- Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
- Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
- Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.