About the Role
Selex Engineering & Construction Company Limited is an indigenous engineering and construction leader dedicated to delivering exceptional value across the African market, starting in Nigeria. We specialize in comprehensive EPCIC-OM services for the oil and gas industry, with strategic plans for expansion into power, manufacturing, telecoms, and infrastructure. We are currently looking for an innovative Automation Engineer to join our dynamic technical team and drive operational excellence through advanced industrial automation.
Key Responsibilities- Support and lead the engineering, design, and implementation of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA architectures.
- Develop robust control logic, configure human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and program automation software for seamless field operations and process control.
- Interpret and work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams, and detailed field instrumentation specifications.
- Participate actively in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and the successful field commissioning of automated systems.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues regarding industrial control hardware, PLCs, sensors, and communication networks to minimize system downtime.
- Prepare comprehensive technical specifications, I/O lists, control narratives, and precise operational documentation.
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
- 2 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, and HMI/SCADA development.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with major PLC platforms and standard industrial communication protocols.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project coordination skills tailored to the engineering and construction sector.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous technical training.
- Dynamic, collaborative work environment with clear career progression paths in Nigeria's expanding engineering sector.