{"id":2364,"date":"2026-07-21T16:02:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/control-and-automation-engineer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:02:46","slug":"control-and-automation-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/ondo\/control-and-automation-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Control and Automation Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Control and Automation Engineer\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities\\nMaintain, troubleshoot and improve PLC, SCADA and industrial automation systems.\\nDiagnose control-system faults affecting production equipment.\\nSupport PLC programming, modification and backup management.\\nMaintain human-machine interfaces and supervisory-control systems.\\nTroubleshoot sensors, relays, contactors, drives, control panels and communication networks.\\nSupport integration of instruments, motors, drives and production equipment.\\nMaintain automation documentation, logic backups, electrical schematics and control narratives.\\nParticipate in commissioning of new machinery and control systems.\\nImprove process automation, equipment sequencing and alarm management.\\nSupport production-data capture and equipment-performance monitoring.\\nImplement controls that improve safety, product consistency, energy efficiency and equipment reliability.\\nWork with OEMs and technical contractors during upgrades and major repairs.\\nEnsure all changes to control logic are properly approved, tested and documented.\\nPreferred Technical Exposure\\nExperience in any of the following will be an advantage:\\nSiemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider or similar PLC platforms\\nSCADA and HMI systems\\nVariable frequency drives\\nIndustrial Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus or related networks\\nIndustrial control panels\\nSensors and actuators\\nProcess automation\\nMachine interlocks and safety systems\\nRequirements\\nApplicants should possess:\\nB.Eng., B.Sc. or HND in the relevant engineering discipline.\\nMinimum of\\nthree years\u2019 relevant post-qualification experience\\n.\\nPractical experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food-processing or FMCG environment.\\nStrong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.\\nAbility to interpret technical drawings, manuals and equipment documentation.\\nGood knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.\\nSound understanding of workplace safety and engineering controls.\\nAbility to prepare clear reports and maintain accurate technical records.\\nAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.\\nWillingness to work shifts, weekends or during planned shutdowns where required.\\nProfessional registration with COREN or membership of a recognised engineering body will be an advantage.\\nPersonal Attributes\\nThe ideal candidates should demonstrate:\\nIntegrity and professional discipline\\nStrong safety awareness\\nAttention to detail\\nReliability and accountability\\nAnalytical thinking\\nTeamwork\\nInitiative\\nGood communication skills\\nAbility to work under pressure\\nCommitment to continuous improvement\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-21\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Plantation Industries Limited\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Ondo\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-20T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Plantation Industries Limited<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ondo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-20<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Maintain, troubleshoot and improve PLC, SCADA and industrial automation systems.<br \/>Diagnose control-system faults affecting production equipment.<br \/>Support PLC programming, modification and backup management.<br \/>Maintain human-machine interfaces and supervisory-control systems.<br \/>Troubleshoot sensors, relays, contactors, drives, control panels and communication networks.<br \/>Support integration of instruments, motors, drives and production equipment.<br \/>Maintain automation documentation, logic backups, electrical schematics and control narratives.<br \/>Participate in commissioning of new machinery and control systems.<br \/>Improve process automation, equipment sequencing and alarm management.<br \/>Support production-data capture and equipment-performance monitoring.<br \/>Implement controls that improve safety, product consistency, energy efficiency and equipment reliability.<br \/>Work with OEMs and technical contractors during upgrades and major repairs.<br \/>Ensure all changes to control logic are properly approved, tested and documented.<br \/>Preferred Technical Exposure<br \/>Experience in any of the following will be an advantage:<br \/>Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider or similar PLC platforms<br \/>SCADA and HMI systems<br \/>Variable frequency drives<br \/>Industrial Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus or related networks<br \/>Industrial control panels<br \/>Sensors and actuators<br \/>Process automation<br \/>Machine interlocks and safety systems<br \/>Requirements<br \/>Applicants should possess:<br \/>B.Eng., B.Sc. or HND in the relevant engineering discipline.<br \/>Minimum of<br \/>three years\u2019 relevant post-qualification experience<br \/>.<br \/>Practical experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food-processing or FMCG environment.<br \/>Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.<br \/>Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals and equipment documentation.<br \/>Good knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.<br \/>Sound understanding of workplace safety and engineering controls.<br \/>Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain accurate technical records.<br \/>Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.<br \/>Willingness to work shifts, weekends or during planned shutdowns where required.<br \/>Professional registration with COREN or membership of a recognised engineering body will be an advantage.<br \/>Personal Attributes<br \/>The ideal candidates should demonstrate:<br \/>Integrity and professional discipline<br \/>Strong safety awareness<br \/>Attention to detail<br \/>Reliability and accountability<br \/>Analytical thinking<br \/>Teamwork<br \/>Initiative<br \/>Good communication skills<br \/>Ability to work under pressure<br \/>Commitment to continuous improvement<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>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) \u2013 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<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:careers@sunriseequity.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-20 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Plantation Industries Limited Location: Ondo Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-20 Job Description Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, 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, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,122],"tags":[51,18,17,844],"class_list":["post-2364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-ondo","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag","tag-plantation-industries-limited"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2364"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}