About the Role
Join Coca-Cola in Nigeria as an Automation Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable, efficient, and sustainable operation of our state-of-the-art bottling and utilities equipment. In this position, you will drive operational excellence, champion safety standards, and support cutting-edge FMCG manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities- Perform timely and high-quality repairs on all bottling and utilities equipment in the event of electrical or automation issues.
- Ensure compliance with plant automation operating procedures, safety policies, and industry standards.
- Support project implementation by adhering to automation requirements for new and existing plant initiatives.
- Utilize condition monitoring tools to assess equipment health and develop corrective action plans.
- Maintain optimal inventory of essential automation parts and establish appropriate reorder levels.
- Conduct root cause analysis for equipment non-conformances and implement permanent solutions.
- Oversee maintenance contracts for inspection and coding machines to guarantee service level agreements.
- Perform routine audits on electrical controls and maintain up-to-date plant electrical documentation.
- Assess technical skills gaps among automation technicians and coordinate targeted training programs.
- Contribute to maintenance budgeting and operational planning for long-term plant productivity and cost efficiency.
- B.Sc. or HND in Electrical, Electronics, or Automation Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on automation experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Proficiency in SAP, Siemens PLCs, Danfoss, Omron, sensors, and advanced PLC programming.
- Demonstrated experience in project execution, including line commissioning and annual maintenance planning.
- Strong understanding of financial impacts, operational planning, and functional sustainability.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills with a commitment to health and safety policies.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
- Continuous professional development and global career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic multinational work environment.