• Application Deadline: Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Automation / Instrumentation Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Ogun


• Job Field Manufacturing 
  

Job Summary & Purpose

• To ensure always that instruments used in the monitoring of production processes gives an acceptable level of accuracy through focus inspections, tests, calibrations and removal from the production system defective measuring/ indicating instruments.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee troubleshooting and maintenance necessary to keep observing instruments operating at their peak efficiency on a daily basis.


• Must be able to inspect, tests, detect abnormal fluctuations, adjust and repair instruments used for measuring and indicating pressure, temperature etc.


• Carry out in-house calibrations on instruments and in compliance with all statutory requirements by Weights and Measures.


• Must be able to test accuracy of measuring instruments, controllers and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system.


• Interface with the OEM for online and remote support and ensure the connectivity is always active.


• Initiate, own and assist with the resolution of RCAs (Root Cause Analyses) and completion of resulting actions.


• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits and systems.


• Keep supervisor informed on progress on assigned tasks, problems and concerns related to the instrumentation; provide status reports as required and accept priorities as assigned.


• Collaborate with plant technicians to create efficient, effective and unified work environment based on the principles of teamwork and mutual responsibility for shared objectives.


• Contribute to a safe work place by performing all tasks in accordance with the company laid down rules on safety.


• Duties may not only be limited as listed above in primary assignment and may also require providing mechanical/Electrical support as needed.


• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy on assigned jobs


• Ensure awareness, understanding and application departmental /process QHSE objectives;


• Ensure awareness of your contribution to the effectiveness of the QHSE Management Systems, including the benefits of improved performance including associated opportunities for improvement of the processes assigned;


• Ensure awareness of the implications of not conforming with the Company QHSE Management Systems requirements including associated risks for the process assigned


• Implement and comply with QHSE requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs


• Understand and apply the intent of the QHSE policy to assigned jobs


• Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with the work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance


• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the QHSE requirements.


• Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified QHSE procedures or legal requirements

Academic Qualification

• B.Sc/HND or equivalent in Electronic / Instrumentation Engineering from a reputed and recognized university/institution with at least 5 years of practical experience in industrial instrumentation/ automation maintenance preferably in the food processing / FMCG industry.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Calibration methods


• Siemens PLC’s


• Good food hygiene & quality know how


• Knowledge of GMP and Workplace Organization


• Knowledge of Troubleshooting


• Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations


• Basic Equipment Care.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Instrument calibration


• Analytical skills


• Automation system


• Effective communication skills.


• Multitasking skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Time Management Skills


• Numerate Skills


• Physical and mental alertness.