Shift Engineer - Instrument at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection; Outsourcing and Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shift Engineer – Instrument

Location: Ijebu-Ode / Ikorodu Road, Odo-Ogbolu Local Govt. Area, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time, shift-based position (day/night).
Reporting to: Instrumentation Manager / Section Head

Job Purpose

• The Shift Engineer – Instrument at EPPL Factory is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning, calibration, and maintenance of all instrumentation and control systems throughout the factory. 
• This role involves executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instruments to guarantee smooth and uninterrupted plant operations while upholding safety, accuracy, and compliance with standards.

Principal Accountabilties

• Timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance of sensors, transmitters, PLCs, HMIs, and control loops.
• Rapid diagnosis and resolution of instrument-related faults during shifts to reduce machine downtime.
• Routine calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments to maintain process accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and faults attended. Submit shift-end reports.
• Ensure all instrumentation work complies with internal safety procedures and industry standards.
• Use PPE and follow LOTO.
• Coordinate with the electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to ensure smooth plant functioning. 
• Provide assistance during shutdowns and startups.

Interactions:

• Internal Interaction: Production Team, Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Teams, Utility Section, Shift In-charge.

Skills and Knowledge
Education Qualification:

• HND / B.Sc. in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, or a related field with 4 - 7 years work experience.
• Certification in PLC/DCS systems (added advantage).

Technical and Behavioral Skills:

• Good understanding of industrial instrumentation, control loops, and automation systems.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, transmitters, sensors, and actuators.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instrument loop diagrams and P&IDs.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Safety-conscious and adaptable to shift work.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high temperatures, noise, rotating equipment, and process chemicals.
• Work in control rooms, on elevated platforms, and in confined spaces may be required.

Employment Type:

• Flexibility for overtime, emergency call-outs, and weekend duties as needed.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.