Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Tomato Jos is a private equity-backed, fast-growing social enterprise located in Kaduna, Nigeria, that believes in the power of local production for local consumption is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to manage all mechanical engineering responsibilities that promote excellence in safety, quality and quantity productivity, cost management, and asset management by the company’s budget and timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the supervision of day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the Production machine, equipment & tools (Mechanical).
- To frequently liaise with the Processing engineering manager on maintenance and repair activities of the mechanical systems on the production plant.
- To continuously improve the mechanical system of the plant to minimize or possibly eliminate total breakdown.
- To plan for the various maintenance schedules (Preventive maintenance) of all equipment based on the anticipated and planned production.
- To continuously carry out routine checks on all production pumps, valves and all mechanical parts of machines and ensure they are in good working conditions.
- To frequently liaise with the processing engineering manager on the calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment, and execute other related.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineer or any other relevant courses.
- 5 years of relevant working experience in mechanical in an FMCG Manufacturing setting, (special attention to installation and maintenance, Interpretation of mechanical drawings).
- Vast knowledge in the use of Microsoft suits, intranet, Google sheet, and General computer appreciation. A critical thinker and a solution provider.
- The ability to speak Hausa fluently is an added advantage.
- Vast knowledge of power generation, fluid mechanism and refrigeration and cold room operation.
- Good interpersonal and effective communication skills. Stamina to work round the clock during the peak of Tomato season/project.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to jobs@tomatojos.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
