Control and Automation Engineer

Company: Plantation Industries Limited

Location: Ondo

Job Type: Full Time

Apply Before: 2026-08-20

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot and improve PLC, SCADA and industrial automation systems.
Diagnose control-system faults affecting production equipment.
Support PLC programming, modification and backup management.
Maintain human-machine interfaces and supervisory-control systems.
Troubleshoot sensors, relays, contactors, drives, control panels and communication networks.
Support integration of instruments, motors, drives and production equipment.
Maintain automation documentation, logic backups, electrical schematics and control narratives.
Participate in commissioning of new machinery and control systems.
Improve process automation, equipment sequencing and alarm management.
Support production-data capture and equipment-performance monitoring.
Implement controls that improve safety, product consistency, energy efficiency and equipment reliability.
Work with OEMs and technical contractors during upgrades and major repairs.
Ensure all changes to control logic are properly approved, tested and documented.
Preferred Technical Exposure
Experience in any of the following will be an advantage:
Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider or similar PLC platforms
SCADA and HMI systems
Variable frequency drives
Industrial Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus or related networks
Industrial control panels
Sensors and actuators
Process automation
Machine interlocks and safety systems
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
B.Eng., B.Sc. or HND in the relevant engineering discipline.
Minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification experience
.
Practical experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food-processing or FMCG environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals and equipment documentation.
Good knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
Sound understanding of workplace safety and engineering controls.
Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain accurate technical records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Willingness to work shifts, weekends or during planned shutdowns where required.
Professional registration with COREN or membership of a recognised engineering body will be an advantage.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidates should demonstrate:
Integrity and professional discipline
Strong safety awareness
Attention to detail
Reliability and accountability
Analytical thinking
Teamwork
Initiative
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Commitment to continuous improvement

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the official Plantation Industries Limited Job Application Form and submit the following documents: Application Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) National Identification Number (NIN) Evidence of Date of Birth (if not on ID) Residential Address with proof (e.g., utility bill or tenancy agreement) Emergency/Next-of-Kin details (name, relationship, phone number, address) NYSC Certificate (Discharge/Exemption) – if applicable Academic Certificates and Transcripts Relevant Professional Certificates (if applicable) Pay slips from the past three (3) months (if applicable) The subject of the application should clearly state the position being applied for: to Application Email: careers@sunriseequity.net
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Source: MyJobMag