Automation Engineer
Emene, NG
An introduction to Etex
At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. By joining Etex, you won’t just be joining an international leader, you will inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever safer, more sustainable, smarter and beautiful. You’ll be joining a company who wants to inspire change.
We are committed to making a positive human impact on the world. In return, we’ll reward you by investing in your development and your personal well-being. Whilst our core values help us develop those effective and sustainable lightweight solutions we’re known for, it’s our people that matter most!
Our diverse and inclusive workforce always strives for excellence. We have over 100 years of experience manufacturing high-performance building solutions. Etex is a company that is committed to success - and when you join us, we’ll be committed to you.
Summary
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee the instruments and control systems from an engineering perspective and assures all maintenance, design, modifications or additions of the same are performed professionally and in strict accordance with company procedures and code compliance.
- Assure planning, scheduling and managing of all instruments and controls systems related to plant are coordinated and performed safely and efficiently.
- Ensure maintenance upgrades and repair of PLCs (Siemens & Omron) including servers and interface panels;
- Maintain software, system files backup and communication networks;
- Debug and optimize automation programs;
- Use design software to perform engineering tasks to improve the efficiency of the machines.
- Develop PLC programs for new equipment as needed, and other duties as assigned;
- Execute Plant calibration activities and ensuring conformation to company / statutory requirement;
- Ensure electrical faults troubleshooting and repair;
- Design, modification, wiring and improvement of new / existing electrical circuits;
- Liaison with third parties involved in the production, distribution or regulation of electric power used in the Plant;
- Ensure that documentation for the instruments and controls systems are maintained properly.
Required Knowledge/Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience, proven track record in troubleshooting and analysis of instrumentation and process engineering system problems.
- Knowledge of Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis and root cause analysis.
- Computer Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). AutoCAD & SAP are added advantage.
- Excellent understanding of electric drawings.
- Excellent knowledge of SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Porta) and MOVITOOL.
- Knowledge of CX-Programmer is added advantage.
- Good knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic principles and related automation control;
- Good Mechanic Background (Conveyors, Pumps, Compressors, Generators, etc.)
- Knowledge of basic principles of Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety Operational planning expertise/experience.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering
Minimum of 5 years Plant automation experience as Senior Automation Specialist
Our Social Responsibilities
Etex has a clear commitment to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and working on innovative solutions for the building industry.
Our ambition is to reduce negative effects and scale up positive impacts. We prioritise decarbonisation, including the use of renewable energy, as well as circularity, with a first focus on waste management.
We engage in a wide range of voluntary initiatives which offer support to local communities through partnerships and social projects. Our teammates know their local communities best, we are proud of the numerous projects and actions initiated around the world that are based on the awareness of their communities’ needs.
Commitment to diversity
We’re incredibly proud of the community we’ve created at Etex. We form a global team of over 13,500 individuals from an enormous variety of backgrounds, races, faiths, and genders. Our diversity is our strength, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our teammates feel included and happy at work.
If you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch so that we can make arrangements for you.
Good luck with your application
As you have seen, our Teammates mean the world to us, they enable us to Inspire Ways of Living. If this role appeals to you, click apply now and discover how a career at Etex will help you learn, grow and lead. We look forward to hearing from you.