Plant Automation Engineer at Lightech Consulting

Job Summary

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Plant Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join our manufacturing facility at the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
• The ideal candidate must have strong technical expertise in industrial instrumentation, automation, PLC/SCADA systems, and electrical systems maintenance.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

• Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial instruments and transmitters (Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Level, and Weight).
• Programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of PLC and SCADA systems — especially Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk View, and Wonderware InTouch.
• Planning, scheduling, and tracking of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Strong proficiency with VFDs (Danfoss preferred) — installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret, update, and work with electrical drawings and P&ID schematics.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and support continuous plant operations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or process-plant environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to relocate to Ibeju-Lekki.