Shift Engineer - Mills & Process at Golden Sugar Company, Sunti - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Golden Sugar Company is one of Nigeria’s biggest producers of refined premium sugar with state-of-the art sugar refinery in Apapa, Lagos State and sugar mill in Sunti, Niger State. We are one of the leading suppliers of sugar to various local & international corporate B2B customers. Our product portfolio includes Premium White Granulated Sugar, Granulated Brown Sugar, and Premium White Sugar Cubes Our Sugar division is fully aligned with the purpose of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), “Feeding the Nation, Everyday”, as well as the vision, mission and goals.

GSC sustainability commitment is to consciously and continuously build a framework for embedding and mainstreaming sustainability culture into every aspect of our operations and functions, as stated in our Group Sustainability Policy. Our environmental goal and objectives involve entrenching environmental sustainability by identifying, measuring, and mitigating actual and potential negative environmental impacts that may result from our operations. It also promotes the way we take care of our environment by creating sustainable practices to address the challenges of climate change, optimizing our operational efficiency, energy efficiency, water usage and emissions control.

Whilst aligning with the FMN Group Sustainability Policy objectives and goals, we intend to benchmark our sustainability progress with global peers and international best practices, standards and regulations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shift Engineer - Mills & Process

Location: Sunti, Niger

Purpose

• To oversee and manage the maintenance and operation of the milling and process equipment and ensuring optimal performance of equipment and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• The role includes diagnosing faults, directing repairs, and coordinating activities to minimize downtime while following HSE and Permit to Work protocols.

The Job

• Develop proficient skills and technical expertise in milling and processing equipment.
• Provide excellent knowledge and understanding of the Thyssenkrupp machine (Batch and continuous centrifugal machine) 
• Ensure defective equipment is not operated and provide guidance on proper repairs.
• Implement GMP in the milling section and process.
• Maintain and update daily logbooks for mill maintenance activities.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, collaborate with team members, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. / HND in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a similar work environment.
• Conversant with heavy-duty equipment maintenance and Thyssenkrupp batch and continuous centrifugal machines.

The Person Must:

• Have a strong understanding of milling operations, production processes, and plant equipment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify process inefficiencies.
• Be proficient in using maintenance and process monitoring tools or software.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Possess hands-on experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues within the milling process.
• Be able to monitor production parameters and ensure optimal machine performance during shifts.

How to Apply
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