Automation Technician at Grand Cereals Limited

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Function: Supply Chain
Reports To: Engineering Manager

Purpose of Job

• To optimize the performance of machinery and equipment. Designing and implementing maintenance strategies, policies and activities across all plants, reducing breakdowns and ensuring equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Perform routine checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs

Key Accountabilities

• Development, implementation and review of maintenance schedules-Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Annual checklist for automated systems to eliminate equipment breakdown and downtime in plants.
• Troubleshooting automation/electrical/instrumentation malfunctions and breakdowns as well as performing repairs.
• Establish, implement and review maintenance policies, strategies and plans in compliance with safety regulations.
• Implement approved technical projects- production facilities re-design, installation of new plants and equipment and commissioning in line with global standards.
• Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
• Identify areas of improvement, innovation and implement approved request to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Update necessary reports, records

Education and Experience

• Trade Test, NABTEB, OND, HND or related qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a reputable manufacturing/production company with hands-on in general electrical and electronic functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:

• Basic knowledge of spare parts and relationship with equipment.
• Analytical skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Troubleshooting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management Skills
• Physical and mental alertness.