Refinery Operator (Soybean Plant) at Saro Agro-Allied Limited (8 Openings)

Posted on Thu 18th Jan, 2024 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Saro Agro-Allied is a leading agricultural commodity exporting company that started in 1996, gaining dominance in Cocoa trading both locally and internationally by 2010. Our operations over time have covered sesame seeds, cashew and cocoa-producing communities in Nigeria. Through its transformation, the business has expanded from a short cycle trading business to become a Consumer driven sustainable Agric. & Food business Company with a medium to long term focus on value creation and capturing for all our stakeholders. We have made investments in Rice & Soybean value chain. While rapidly developing capabilities in the local market, we have initiated Non- GMO Soybean meal export to drive scale and open new market opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Refinery Operator (Soybean Plant)

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Job Purpose

  • The Refinery Operator is to operate processing equipment, optimize plant efficiencies and maintain log equipment checks as per Standard Operating Procedures

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Operate, control and adjust all refinery equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Understand processing schedules, operating logs, test oil samples results and identify equipment controls changes to produce specified product quantity and quality
  • Maintain thermopack boiler temperature and vacuum in the deodorizer.
  • Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure processed oil meet required standards.
  • Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, collaborating with maintenance teams when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate record plant operational metrics as per checklist.
  • Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
  • Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
  • Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of OND in engineering (Electrical, Production, or industrial Engineering, Food Technology or related field).
  • Proven experience of 3-5 years as a Refining Operator or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good teaming skills.
  • Knowledge of Crude Soya Refining Process
  • Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
  • Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
  • Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
  • Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
  • Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
  • Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Age Requirement: 23-35 Years

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online