Junior Electrical Engineer 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: Junior Electrical Engineer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation Services

Job Purpose

• The Junior Electrical Engineer will support the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and basic automation systems across refinery, solvent extraction, utilities, and packaging facilities.
• The role provides hands-on exposure to industrial electrical and automation systems, ensuring plant reliability, safety, and process continuity under the supervision of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting electrical and basic automation faults in PLC systems, sensors, transmitters, and control loops under supervision.
• Support preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Assist senior engineers during PLC program modifications, interlock checks, and process optimization tasks.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and basic SCADA architecture.
• Support maintenance of MCCs, PCCs, transformers, VFDs, and power distribution systems.
• Assist in maintaining spares inventory for electrical and automation components.
• Participate in erection, testing, commissioning, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures and Nigerian statutory regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, fault reports, and work records.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Electrical & Instrumentation Manager or Supervisor.

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Age: Maximum 35 years
• Basic knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.).
• Foundational understanding of automation troubleshooting, including sensors, transmitters, I/O modules, and control loops.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems such as MCC, PCC, HT/LT panels, transformers, VFDs, and switchgear.
• Good computer literacy, including MS Office and basic AutoCAD (Electrical).

Experience

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance within refinery, solvent extraction, FMCG, or process industries.
• Experience in manufacturing or utilities environments is an added advantage.
• Exposure to plant erection, testing, commissioning, or shutdown activities is desirable.
• Basic familiarity with utilities such as DG sets, boilers, WTP, ETP, or packaging line automation is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strong willingness to learn industrial automation and electrical systems.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of safety awareness.

Additional Information

• Candidates are urgently required to resume on site within 1-2 weeks.
• Role is strictly on-site and may involve shift work or shutdown support.

Target Industries:

• Edible Oil Refineries
• Solvent Extraction Plants
• Grain Processing
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Breweries
• FMCG Manufacturing.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates with relevant manufacturing sector experience should send their CV to: ibukun.fakoya@valencyafrica.com using “Junior Electrical Engineer” as the subject of the email.