About this role
A full-time Electrical Technician role based in Ogun, Nigeria. The position supports production operations by supervising and maintaining processing, packaging, and utility equipment, with a focus on ensuring equipment performance meets standards and daily manufacturing targets are achieved efficiently. The role requires hands-on electrical, electrical control, and PLC knowledge within an FMCG or processing environment, and involves collaboration with multiple departments while upholding safety and documentation practices. The employer, Saro Agrosciences Limited, is part of the Saroafrica International group and operates in the agriculture sector, providing crop protection products, seeds and related knowledge. The job emphasises PLC competence, maintenance planning, and adherence to TPM/WCM standards.
What you would do
- Oversee maintenance of herbicide formulation and filling-line machinery and equipment.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Manage utility operations to ensure smooth running and efficiency.
- Apply mechanical, electrical, and general engineering troubleshooting to onsite utilities.
- Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of equipment and workplace.
- Ensure documentation is complete and teams comply with requirements.
- Promote safety standards for self, others, equipment and workplace.
- Track and schedule routine maintenance and repairs per TPM and WCM.
- Read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and blueprints.
- Install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.
What they are asking for
- HND with Upper Credit in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation/Automation, Industrial Engineering or related).
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant FMCG or processing/ filling-line experience.
- PLC knowledge is mandatory.
- Experience in herbicide processing or packaging is an added advantage.
- Age 28–35 years.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics; strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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