Our clients are leading business conglomerates with a major presence across diverse sectors including Consumer Products, Corporate Services and Infrastructure. For over four decades, the Group has made a significant contribution to the country as economy and inspired the trust of millions of Nigerians as a provider of quality goods at an affordable price.

The Chemical Engineer will be skilled in all aspects of chemical engineering including process computer simulation, development, equipment sizing and specification. Also have hands-on experience in making sure that standards of quality are met while production costs are kept as low as possible. Proven ability to use applied research and problem-solving skills for establishing the root cause of any chemical-related failure, as well as heading any investigations. He/She will have direct responsibility for solving the practical problems in the manufacture and use of the companies products. Also in overall charge of the laboratory, conducting tests on different materials in order to determine the safety, danger or capability of a certain material before any testing is made.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with process chemists and chemical technicians to ensure maximum output levels and the efficient running of the production facility.
• Will be involved full time on the mixture and production of paint products.

• Attending all process safety reviews as necessary and making sure that all agreed recommendations are adhered to.
• Estimating production cost reports for senior managers.
• Attend weekly progress meetings with other members of the development team.
• Involved in researching ways to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Participating in incident investigations.
• Preparing plant layout, equipment list, capital cost estimate and operating cost estimate.
• Developing process chemistry.
• Deciding on the most effective arrangement of operations for mixing, crushing and heat transfer etc.
• Conducting experiments and calculating temperature and pressure during the industrial process.
• Providing technical expertise, leadership and direction to various work groups.
• Developing strict safety guidelines are making sure they are adhered to.
• Involved in building small-scale models of the actual processing facilities.
• Reviewing and approving drawings and assembly layouts.
• Advising on which plant and machinery will be the most efficient.
• Supervising production lines.
• Interacting with regulatory agencies and authorized inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance.

• B.Sc in Chemical Engineering or MSc in any related field

• Certificate of membership of any chemical engineering regulatory body (necessary)

• Certificate of training's attended (not necessary) 
• Work experience in a Paint Production Company (necessary)

REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with all process design safety requirements.
• Possessing a excellent team spirit and capable of interacting effectively with other discipline engineers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Comprehensive understanding of government and industry related rules and regulations.
• Familiar with CHEMCAD, HAZOP and AUTOCAD.
• Extensive experience of developing industrial chemical processes.
• Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Able to work in cross-functional projects.
• Experience of absorption, evaporation and electromagnetic equipment.
• Able to perform predictive and root cause analysis of problems and then initiate corrective action.

• Flexible handling a variety of tasks and shift priorities simultaneously.

• Can work independently and in a team environment.

• Enjoy solving problems.

• Attention to detail.

Remuneration Package:
•    Attractive Salary Package with additional perks provided

Positions are open in  Abuja, Warri and Port Harcourt.