Front End Maintenance Officer at Golden Sugar Company, Sunti - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc


Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: Front End Maintenance Officer

Location: Sunti, Niger
Employment Type: Full-time

The Purpose

  • To oversee and manage the maintenance and operation of pre milling and milling 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 Duties

  • Develop proficient skills and technical expertise in milling and processing equipment.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, collaborate with team members, and contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Prepare and submit shift or daily operational and maintenance reports to the frontend Engineer.
  • Conduct normal and emergency plant start up and shutdown procedures.
  • Supervise and guide junior employees and technicians on assigned tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, standards and codes.
  • Ensure defective equipment is not operated and provide guidance on proper repairs
  • Observe and conduct tests (e.g. hydraulic pressure test on cylinders) on repaired components to ensure quality and specification adherence.
  • Maintain and update daily logbooks for mills maintenance activities.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineering,
  • NSE, COREN will be an added advantage.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of cognate experience in plant maintenance.
  • Conversant with heavy duty equipment maintenance will be an added advantage.

The Person Must:

  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and time management skills to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Planning and organizational skills to schedule and coordinate maintenance activities.
  • Project management skills to oversee maintenance projects.

 

How to Apply
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