Junior Process Engineer - Flour Milling at Buhler Nigeria

Buhler is the global specialist and technology partner in the supply of plants and services for processing grains and food, consumer foods as well as for manufacturing advanced materials.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Junior Process Engineer - Flour Milling

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent, 100%

Responsibilities

Acquire the required skill and mindset as well as industry networks to support our Nigerian Milling Technology department
Support in technological sales and services for internal and external customers in West Africa.
Mill Commissioning of new wheat, maize and sorghum/millets mills, retrofits, and plant upgrades.
Evaluate and audit customers mills on a regular basis.
Assist in conducting and analysing application tests in close collaboration with internal and external partners (new grains, new/simplified processes, new finished products).
Promote Application Center in the market and guarantee full utilization with trainings and application tests.
Support Marketing and Sales activities in relation to Grain Application Center.
Work within the companies EHS policies and promote the same.
Support stock control and reconciliation within all aspects of the operation.
Develop plant concept and flowsheet design.
Prepare plant audits, analyze findings and concise audit reports.
Support customer trainings in mill operations, quality control and efficiency improvement.
Support for build-up Buhler Grain Application Center Kano (maize, sorghum, millets, local wheat, fonio, soya, beans, etc.).
Any other related assigned tasks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering).
Advanced NABIM qualification or above, HACCP and IPM certification is an advantage.
Miller qualification (Swiss Milling School, African Milling School or alike) is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior work experience as a Junior Miller.
Fluent communication skill in English & French.
Computer literate with a good understanding of MS Office and business management systems inclusive of warehouse management systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work in a matrix organization.
Proven record in (technical) sales support.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits