The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position: Senior Plant Operator

Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 29 November 2024

DUTIES:

• Operate central air-conditioner chiller on a rotational nigh/day shift.
• Perform periodic maintenance of insulating material on chillers and cleaning of chillers with chemical.
• Carry out maintenance, daily checks, and urgent repairs of the large condenser and chiller pumps, service and repair of cooling towers.
• Carry out routine check and maintenance of the large walk-in air handling unit in all buildings.
• Assist in installation of air condition as need, repair of refrigerators, water coolers etc.
• Keep record of data on daily operation of central air conditioning chillers.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings in details.
• Have ability to use all equipment in the workshop.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.