SAO Group is one of Africa’s leading Social Impact Investment and Advisory firm operating exclusively in the agriculture sector across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. We are seeking to create positive economic impact and long-term value for private investors from the project planning to commissioning stage executed by carefully selected experts specific to each project and business unit within the Group.
We are a firm with a national and global outlook that focuses on the strategic development of transformational projects that create a sustainable economic impact for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Mechanical Field Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Field Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining our fleet of equipment and machinery at our farming estate.
- The ideal candidate should be a highly experienced technician, who possess excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
Primary Responsibilities of the Role
- Maintaining and servicing machinery and equipment fleet used for daily farming operations
- Support in the purchase and leasing of heavy farming machinery to expand business income opportunities
- Support and maintain day-to-day operations, and minimize equipment out of service.
- Specify materials and equipment for purchase, using data sheets when required.
- Proposing equipment specifications for the approval of senior management
- Carry out periodical inspection of machines and repair of machines
- Analyze mechanical problems or deficiencies in our fleet and develop solutions to resolve them.
- Conduct experiments and evaluations to improve and innovate relevant farming solutions.
- Field contractors’ management and budgetary planning with management
- Ensure that SAO processing equipment meets standard regulations.
Competence Requirements
- Professional/Academic qualifications
- B.Eng. or HND degree in mechanical engineering. M.Eng in mechanical engineering is an added advantage.
- Relevant licenses as a professional engineer such as COREN
Experience / Knowledge:
- 7+ Years of similar experience working in a similar department and large-sized organization.
- Hands-on experience in fleet maintenance and servicing
- Ability to write clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
- Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Results-orientated and pragmatic with exceptional quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail.
- Independent thinker and worker who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities.
- Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.
- Tech-savvy who embraces new software and online tools and is personally interested in tech-enabled solutions.
- Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders remotely or travelling in different time zones.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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