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Job Seniority: Mid level
Job Category: Engineering and Production

Responsibilities

• To support the Plant by optimizing the balance between cost and effectiveness of assets through world-class maintenance practices focusing on process control and automation, electric power and instrumentation
• Oversee the instruments and control systems from an engineering perspective and assures all maintenance, design, modifications or additions of the same are performed professionally and in strict accordance with company procedures and code compliance.
• Assure planning, scheduling and managing of all instruments and controls systems related to plant are coordinated and performed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure maintenance upgrades and repair of PLCs (Siemens & Omron) including servers and interface panels;
• Maintain software, system files backup and communication networks;
• Debug and optimize automation programs;
• Use design software to perform engineering tasks to improve the efficiency of the machines.
• Develop PLC programs for new equipment as needed, and other duties as assigned;
• Execute Plant calibration activities and ensuring conformation to company / statutory requirement;
• Ensure electrical faults troubleshooting and repair;
• Design, modification, wiring and improvement of new / existing electrical circuits;
• Liaison with third parties involved in the production, distribution or regulation of electric power used in the Plant;
• Ensure that documentation for the instruments and controls systems are maintained properly.
• Development of SOPs including update of unit operating manuals.
• Maintenance of Plant Electric Power Infrastructure- MV/LV power distribution networks, MV switchgear, Transformers, MSB, RMU, MCB and Generator alternators / control panels
• Timely recommendation on the assortment of Electrical / Automation Spare Parts for stock;
• Provide leadership, discipline expertise and training to less experienced support staff, engineering design, maintenance and operation groups.
• Participation in the specification, planning and setting up of projects for the installation of new equipment or their modification /replacement;
• Ensure assets remain in healthy state for Production by advising on CAPEX proposals
• Provide accurate and timely instruments and control engineering guidance and advice to all project and asset teams.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years Plant automation experience as Senior Automation Specialist 
• Demonstrated experience, proven track record in troubleshooting and analysis of instrumentation and process engineering system problems.
• Knowledge of Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis and root cause analysis.
• Computer Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Autocad & SAP are added advantage;
• Excellent understanding of electric drawings;
• Excellent knowledge of SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Porta) and MOVITOOL;
• Knowledge of CX-Programmer is added advantage;
• Good knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic principles and related automation control;
• Good Mechanic Background (Conveyors, Pumps, Compressors, Generators, etc…)
• Knowledge of basic principles of Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety Operational planning expertise / experience.

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Job Category: Engineering and Production
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Job Seniority: Mid-level

Job Introduction

• Adexen was mandated by a leading manufacturing company to recruit a Maintenance Engineer. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance to engineering norms, policies, and procedures of the company with the objective of achieving a zero-breakdown culture by constantly developing, planning, and implementing maintenance best practices

Maintenance & Engineering:

• Ensure that the Maintenance activity is efficiently manned and supervised to ensure maximum productivity and the effective completion of work programs to required standards;
• to maintain effective and high-level Machine Reliability production;
• Ensure there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns.
• Develop, plan, and implement good maintenance practices to ensure effective asset utilization;
• Analyze breakdowns and put corrective measures to improve Availability and OEE
• Ensure that all safety rules are in place during maintenance operations;
• Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs
• Write maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines
• Ensure that operations (including those of contractors) conform to environmental policies, guidelines and laws. 
• Keep abreast of industry best practice.
• Identify training needs of team members to enhance skills and develop/maintain a motivated team. 
• Plan and conduct training for plant personnel on maintenance best practices
• Review requirements of spares and ensure availability;
• Review cost of spares and maintenance and ensure adherence to budgets;
• Develop alternate vendors to improve performance and cost;
• Monitor specific fuel & energy consumption at each stage, review and work towards reduction of consumption & costs.
• Ensure that the supply of tools, equipment and materials is maintained to run operations efficiently

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from a recognised University
• 6+ years of experience in industrial environment within a international organisation
• Strong Mechanical Background (conveyors- chain/belt, pumps, compressors, Generators);
• Electrical/Control Engineering Background will be added advantage;
• Ability to interpret, make and modify, simple to complex, Machine / Engineering drawings;
• Good knowledge of AutoCad;
• Experience of implementing TPM would be an advantage;
• Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma would be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (Word, PowerPoint, Excel);

Skills:

• Factory, Process Control, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Maintenance Management

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Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Job Seniority: Mid level
Job Category: Engineering and Production

Job Introduction

• Adexen was mandated by a leading manufacturing company to recruit a Production / Process Engineer. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• To plan, organize and control the production facility of the lines in order to produce the required products within agreed quality and cost specifications
• Ensuring training of personnel to new technologies
• Ensuring that the Company’s Safety policy and procedures are adhered to and are communicated to the workforce effectively
• Managing the identification and rectification of safety issues including analysis of safety results and incidents
• Ensuring all accidents, incidents, and near misses are recorded, investigated, and closed off in a timely manner
• Maintaining 5S housekeeping standards
• Ensuring that the correct Quality standards are complied with
• Developing and implementing operating methods and procedures to improve product quality
• Ensuring training is conducted to the correct standards and competency levels
• Ensuring SHEQ Management and compliance within his perimeter of activities
• Maintaining, reviewing and developing the Quality Management System to establish and maintain quality standards
• Motivation of personnel
• Maintain good industrial relations between factory staff and management
• Leading and coaching Team Leaders, subordinates and supervisory personnel on company’s values
• Participation to recruitment and selection of new employees
• Conducting performance appraisals for direct subordinates
• Ensuring training programs are developed and adhered to
• Organising and controlling the production facility to produce at the correct quality, correct cost and at the correct time.
• Developing and motivating production staff to achieve agreed objectives regarding efficiency, quality, industrial relations, health and safety.
• Ensuring plant performance OEE target are adhered too.
• Reviewing and analysing production, quality data to determine causes of  non-conformity by using internal CI tools (R-EWO, QP-EWO, HER-CA and A3)
• Ensuring the implementation of all standard practices in the plants.
• Optimising production process that results in the effective use of raw materials both in terms of quality and cost.
• Management of labour costs and shift structures through the monitoring and control of overtime.
• Managing the BOM’s, routing’s and production versions in SAP of his lines.
• Managing AM/PM pillar with the maintenance team
• Managing manufacturing variances and identifying corrective actions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Engineer degree, preferably a master’s degree in engineering or operations management
• Extended Industrial experience: min 10 years in a continuous manufacturing or process industry of which min 5 years in a leadership production position.
• Possess Technical skills with good knowledge industrial process and equipment. (pumps, conveyor systems, valves, load cells,..)
• Outstanding acquaintance with safety, health, and environment regulations
• Experience of implementing TPM, Lean or Six Sigma would be an advantage
• Computer literate (Microsoft package and SAP)

Skills:

• Production Management, Factory, Process Control, Process Engineering, Manufacturing