Automation Engineer at Etex Group

Nigeria

Etex Group

Company Info

Large organization

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

200 + Employees

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it’s our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Emene, Enugu

Main Responsibilities

  • Oversee the instruments and control systems from an engineering perspective and assures all maintenance, design, modifications or additions of the same are performed professionally and in strict accordance with company procedures and code compliance.
  • Assure planning, scheduling and managing of all instruments and controls systems related to plant are coordinated and performed safely and efficiently.
  • Ensure maintenance upgrades and repair of PLCs (Siemens & Omron) including servers and interface panels;
  • Maintain software, system files backup and communication networks;
  • Debug and optimize automation programs;
  • Use design software to perform engineering tasks to improve the efficiency of the machines.
  • Develop PLC programs for new equipment as needed, and other duties as assigned;
  • Execute Plant calibration activities and ensuring conformation to company / statutory requirement;
  • Ensure electrical faults troubleshooting and repair;
  • Design, modification, wiring and improvement of new / existing electrical circuits;
  • Liaison with third parties involved in the production, distribution or regulation of electric power used in the Plant;
  • Ensure that documentation for the instruments and controls systems are maintained properly.

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years Plant automation experience as Senior Automation Specialist.

Required Knowledge / Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrated experience, proven track record in troubleshooting and analysis of instrumentation and process engineering system problems.
  • Knowledge of Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis and root cause analysis.
  • Computer Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). AutoCAD & SAP are added advantage.
  • Excellent understanding of electric drawings.
  • Excellent knowledge of SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Porta) and MOVITOOL.
  • Knowledge of CX-Programmer is added advantage.
  • Good knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic principles and related automation control;
  • Good Mechanic Background (Conveyors, Pumps, Compressors, Generators, etc.)
  • Knowledge of basic principles of Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety Operational planning expertise/experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

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