Technical Operator at ShogxyPro Outsourcing

ShogxyPro Outsourcing is a forward-thinking HR and talent solutions firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. We specialize in recruitment, staff outsourcing, compliance management, and workforce development for businesses across various industries.

Our goal is simple: help organizations grow by connecting them with the right people and building compliant, efficient HR systems. We serve startups, SMEs, and large enterprises looking to scale without the burden of in-house HR challenges.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Operator

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To operate, monitor, and maintain cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) extraction equipments and utilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production in line with company quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities
Operations:

• Operate expeller machines, hot oil bath, boiler, and other CNSL extraction equipment.
• Monitor production parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, yield, etc.) and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure smooth running of shift operations with minimal downtime.
• Carry out start-up, shut-down, and changeover procedures safely.
• Supervise and perform CNSL Yield, loading into drums, tanks, or containers as per standard procedures and safety requirements.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance on machines.
• Report and assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and process faults.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper lubrication of equipment.

Quality & Production Monitoring:

• Collect and record production samples for quality analysis.
• Ensure production targets and yield efficiency are met.
• Minimize process losses, spillage, and wastage.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Follow all plant safety rules, including use of PPE.
• Handle hot oil and chemical processes safely.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Comply with environmental regulations on waste and emissions.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily production logs and shift handover notes.
• Record machine breakdowns, stoppages, and corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to supervisors on process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Education: Diploma / Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: 1–3 years in oil extraction, agro-processing, or chemical/industrial plant operation (CNSL plant experience preferred).

Skills:

• Knowledge of expellers, boilers, and process equipment.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and process control instruments.
• Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.Good documentation and reporting skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ibukun.fakoya@valencyafrica.com using “Technical Operator” as the subject of the email.