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Automation / Instrumentation Engineer

HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge) · Gombe

HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)GombePosted 10 November 2026

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Gombe, Nigeria
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HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge) has 16 open roles on RezSync.

Location: Ashaka, Gombe

About the job

The role holder is responsible Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and programming central control systems and associated equipment to ensure optimal plant operations.

Provide technical guidance and expertise to Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians, while delivering detailed engineering support and field supervision for electrical and instrumentation components of capital projects.

What you'll be doing

Ensure Automation and Instrument work is executed in compliance with HBM Nig plc and Ashaka site safety procedures.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining high level control systems and automation for the plant operation promoting process improvement.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining the Human Machine Interface (HMI) working closely with Production perfecting trends, reporting, control, alarms, and displays

The Automation Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining software and hardware of the Programmable Logic Controllers.

Maintain plant control computers maintain plant supervisor controls

Promote new upgrades and features to assist plant performance.

Work closely with the process engineers to maintain plant optimization

Establish and maintain inventory levels of spare parts

Establish and maintain management records for direct reports, vendors, and work orders

Design, monitor and actively act upon preventive maintenance programs.

Ensure conformance with Automation, Instrumentation, IT, and corporate guidelines.

Participates in carrying our root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on Electrical/Instrumentation equipment failures.

Work in the field and alongside plant with production coach, Electrical, Instrumentation, Lubrication technicians and Mechanical technicians to provide direction and technical expertise.

Champion on-the-job training and development of Instrumentation Technicians.

Work with Maintenance Team in realization of 2years strategic spare parts list for the plant.

Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities in a 24/7 operation.

Responsible for Technical Information System.

Comply with EMS Automation Instrumentation activities

Who you'll be working with

Direct Reports:

Automation/Instrumentation Manager

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

The job holder will regularly interact with instrumentation engineers, planners, electrical, instrumentation technicians

The Job holder interfaces with mechanical, method, production, electrical and process department.

Requirements

Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habit

Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email applications.

Experience of researching and preparing complex worldwide travel arrangements and itineraries

Knowledge of calendar/planning/scheduling tools

Familiarity with ERP platforms

Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills

Ability to think outside of the box with a sense of urgency and proactive problem solving

Detail-oriented/strong attention to detail

Able to respect/manage confidential information

Analytical skills

Proficient in MS word, Excel, Project

Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.

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How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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https://www.myjobmag.com/apply-now/1384062

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