Instrumentation Engineer at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Aba, Abia
Work-Term: Full Time

Job Description

• The ideal candidates will ensure efficient implementation and coordinate all site instrumentation services that will optimize operation strategies in improving productivity, improving product quality, reducing downtime, reducing waste and develop people's skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with OEM during commissioning of new equipment or installation upgrade.
• Work with OEM for Special Intervention on all automated packaging equipment.
• Effective monitoring of weighbridge systems at PZ Cussons Aba and PZ Cussons Port Harcourt tank farm as well as coordinating the activities of the external contractors during calibration
• Takes responsibility for compliance with all EMS related activities in the department in order to prevent, reduce or control environmental pollution arising from environmental aspects identified in the department as documented in the EMS Manual, Departmental Aspect and Impacts register, EMS related SOPs and other relevant documents.
• To drive and maintain a high performance in Occupational, Health & Safety and Environmental Care standard/practise.
• To coordinate Good manufacturing Practice activities on site in line with agreed GMP standards (PZC GMP Standard/NAFDAC GMP requirements).

Operational:

• Ensures critical instrumentation systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Ensures that maintenance cost is tracked, and gradual reduction is noticed.
• Ensures that machines operate with minimal downtime.
• Ensures reliability and maintainability of equipment.

Leadership:

• Assess technical competence of team and develop plans to address areas of improvement.
• Lead team by example.
• Plan human and material resources for execution of planned maintenance jobs.
• Ensure training/coaching of team for improved productivity and multi-skilling.
• Ensure team adheres strictly to HSE rules and regulations.
• To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.

Innovations:

• Undertake continuous improvement activities to improve uptime, quality and reduce operational cost.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / BEng.Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Experience:

• At least 3 – 5 years. work experience in a similar role with a large organization
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and control systems, programmable logic controller
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of electrical circuit diagram interpretation.
• Ability to handle electronic equipment and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a good eye for details.
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Good communication skills

Attributes:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.