Automation Manager
Dangote Industries Limited
Kogi, Nigeria · Onsite
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We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Manager to lead our automation and instrumentation efforts at our production facilities.
Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Summary:
- We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Manager to lead our automation and instrumentation efforts at our production facilities.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing automation systems and instrumentation designs, as well as a passion for driving efficiency and innovation in industrial operations.
- As the Automation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of automation systems and instrumentation within the organization, ensuring the reliability, quality, and safety of our operations.
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
- Carry out the checks related to Siemens Automation panels/ siemens system and UPS.
- Carry out troubleshooting automation PCS& related jobs.
- Safekeeping of all automation spares, preparing PRs and following up.
- Maintaining complete set of drawings and manuals for automation/Siemens system.
- Maintaining bypass register.
- Maintaining housekeeping of all PLC panels, CCR PC cabinet, plant guide cabinet, gypsum PC cabinet and crusher PC cabinet
- Maintaining all records of stoppage and breakdown related automation problems
- Maintenance of operation system communication in the plant.
- Fiber optic termination and testing whenever it is required within the plant.
- Configuration of new operator station PC.
- Maintenance of QCX Automation equipment operations.
- Carry out maintenance on Gamma Matrix (CBX) system.
- Maintenance of PXP system.
- Maintenance of field and Robo-Lab automation
- Maintenance of ARL (X-Ray) machine in operation.
- Coordinating with other department for smooth functioning of plant.
Benefits:
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development.
Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 18 years of experience in automation and instrumentation management within a manufacturing or industrial environment with 9 years in modern cement plant.
- Proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex automation systems.
- Strong understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and other control systems.
- Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in the cement or related industries.
- Familiarity with industry 4.0 technologies and IoT applications.
- Professional certifications in automation or relevant areas.
How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
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