Automation Technician - Electrical-1 at Guinness Nigeria Plc

Guinness Nigeria Plc is a major market for Diageo: Guinness Nigeria operates in the unique and fast growing alcohol industry of over 15mhl beer potential. It is the only company that does Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) in Nigeria. It’s an on trade dominated market but with a fast growing off trade channel.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automation Technician - Electrical-1

Location: Benin, Lagos
Job type: Full Time
Worker Type: Regular

About the Role

• To maintain (inspect and adjust) and repair line equipment proactively as per maintenance targets to continually improve line efficiency, to optimize equipment availability and to minimize losses and risk.
• To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimise overall brewery improvement and plant performance.

Your Role

• Provide a comprehensive production service on plant and equipment to which they are primarily allocated: operating and cleaning, carrying out maintenance schedules, responding to breakdowns, assessing & monitoring plant performance on an ongoing basis and attending to all other process duties in a timely manner
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Optimise product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply, record & share learning’s to prevent re-occurrence
• Manage spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down.
• Technicians will demonstrate flexibility in terms of availability, attitude and work practices, and assist colleagues in breakdowns, maintenance and solving problems on their equipment.
• Support site in ensuring power systems and lightening controls and maintenance
• Share and apply new skills as acquired, participate in departmental Continuous Improvement initiatives and PPMS/EISC to meet/exceed improvement targets. Consider general opportunities to improve work areas.
• Compile and communicate whatever reports are required – either original reports or those generated automatically. This includes status sheets, check sheets, condition monitoring sheets, etc.

Experience Required

• OND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering and others as applicable or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience/competence in motor controls and lightening maintenance. Performance Measurement in a brewery or drinks or food manufacturing environment especially in power generating environment
• Proven skills and experience in Bottling principles and processes, SHE principles and procedures, electrical control principles and ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• High level of energy and commitment to team-based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: 
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