Electrical Engineer at Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited

Tomato Jos is a private equity-backed, fast-growing social enterprise located in Kaduna, Nigeria, that believes in the power of local production for local consumption. Our company aims to supply 10% of the processed tomato market in Nigeria within the next 5 years, sourcing tomatoes from smallholder farmers within our network and making high-quality branded consumer products for Nigeria and West Africa. We currently work with farmers in the Kaduna area, and we are building a tomato processing facility that will be commissioned in early 2021, which will enable us to make value-add tomato products, including tomato paste and Tomato mix.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the production machine, equipment & tools (Electrical).
• To frequently liaise with the Processing engineering manager on maintenance and repairs activities of the electrical systems on the production plant electrical systems.
• To continuously improve the electrical system of the plant to minimize or possibly eliminate total breakdown
• To plan for the various maintenance schedules (Preventive maintenance) of all equipment based on the anticipated and planned production.
• To continuously carry out routine checks on all production electronic machines and ensure they are in good working conditions.
• To frequently liaise with the processing engineering manager on the calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment and execute other related activities as defined by the Processing Engineering Manager.
• To plan and optimize electrical spares to guarantee uninterrupted operations.
• To review the existing production facilities; modification of existing facilities in line with the reviewed processes and initiation of technical projects for improved productivity and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• To drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programs (TPM, OEE, etc.).
• To comply with all Safety, and Quality regulations.
• To read and interpreting design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• To have first-hand knowledge about coding machines (Ink & Video jets).
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the production machine, equipment & tools (Electrical).
• To frequently liaise with the Processing engineering manager on maintenance and repairs activities of the electrical systems on the production plant electrical systems.
• To continuously improve the electrical system of the plant to minimize or possibly eliminate total breakdown
• To plan for the various maintenance schedules (Preventive maintenance) of all equipment based on the anticipated and planned production.
• To continuously carry out routine checks on all production electronic machines and ensure they are in good working conditions.
• To frequently liaise with the processing engineering manager on the calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment and execute other related activities as defined by the Processing Engineering Manager.
• To plan and optimize electrical spares to guarantee uninterrupted operations.
• To review the existing production facilities; modification of existing facilities in line with the reviewed processes and initiation of technical projects for improved productivity and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• To drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programs (TPM, OEE, etc.).
• To comply with all Safety, and Quality regulations.
• To read and interpreting design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• To have first hand knowledge about coding machines (Ink & Video jets).

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with 2 - 6 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2021.