Company Info
Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged human resource solution provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged human resource solution provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shift In-charge – Distillery & ETP
Location: Benin City, Edo
Job Type: Full-Time / Shift Basis
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Summary
- We are looking for a competent and responsible Shift In charge to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Distillery and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) during assigned shifts.
- The ideal candidate will ensure smooth operation, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations, while leading a team of operators and technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Distillery Operations:
- Supervise and monitor all distillery processes, including Milling, liquification fermentation, distillation, CO2 recovery & WTP.
- Ensure optimal operation of distillation columns, fermenters, heat exchangers, and storage systems etp.
- Coordinate raw material feeding, product collection, and process parameter adjustments.
- Maintain process parameters to achieve targeted production efficiency and yield.
- Monitor utilities (steam, water, power) and ensure their efficient usage.
ETP Operations:
- Oversee operations of anaerobic digesters, clarifiers, aeration tanks, and sludge handling systems.
- Monitor COD, BOD, pH, TSS, and other key effluent parameters to ensure compliance with pollution control board norms.
- Coordinate with lab team for regular sampling and reporting.
- Identify abnormalities and take corrective actions to avoid environmental violations.
- Shift Management:
- Lead, train, and coordinate with plant operators, helpers, and maintenance team during shift hours.
- Maintain shift logbooks, reports, and production data.
- Ensure proper communication during shift handovers.
- Report breakdowns, deviations, and emergency incidents to higher management.
- Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Implement and enforce safety procedures and plant hygiene standards.
- Ensure usage of PPEs and compliance with EHS policies.
- Support internal and external audits (safety, quality, environment).
- Participate in emergency preparedness and safety drills.
Qualifications
- Diploma / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 4–8 years of experience in distillery operations and ETP (ethanol/sugar/alcohol industries preferred).
- Knowledge of fermentation/distillation processes and biological/chemical ETP systems.
- Familiarity with process instrumentation and SCADA/DCS operation.
Key Skills:
- Leadership and team handling
- Process troubleshooting and analytical thinking
- EHS and regulatory compliance
- Record keeping and reporting
- Strong communication and coordination.
Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail
