Boiler Operator at Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Pl

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Join Golden Penny Foods, a division of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, as a Boiler Operator in Iganmu, Lagos. This role is vital for ensuring continuous steam supply crucial for the company's production processes. As a key part of a leading African foods company, you will operate and maintain steam boilers while upholding strict safety and quality standards. In this position, you will control and inspect boiler systems such as burners, feedwater pumps, and fuel supplies to sustain the necessary steam pressure and temperature. Your daily tasks include performing water treatment and chemical dosing to avoid equipment damage, conducting routine equipment checks, and managing the startup and shutdown of boiler operations safely. You'll also maintain operational logs to track performance metrics and chemical usage.

Ideal candidates will bring at least two years of practical experience with industrial boiler or steam system operations within a manufacturing environment. You'll need solid knowledge of boiler chemistry and water treatment, plus strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to health and safety compliance. A minimum of five O' level credits including Mathematics and English is required; technical certification is advantageous. Lagos hosts a dynamic manufacturing sector where efficient utility management like boiler operation is essential to uphold productivity. Golden Penny Foods stands as a key player in this sector, producing leading brands that serve Nigerian households and businesses nationwide. While salary details are undisclosed, this role offers a promising career path in industrial operations within the food manufacturing sector. Success here can lead to advanced technical roles or supervisory positions in process engineering or plant management. To make a strong application, highlight your experience with steam systems and water treatment processes, quantify your achievements in equipment maintenance or operational efficiency, and demonstrate your adherence to safety standards. Providing references from previous manufacturing roles will strengthen your candidacy. Apply for the Boiler Operator role at Golden Penny Foods to contribute to a household name in Nigerian food production. Although no closing date is specified, submitting your application promptly is advisable to seize this opportunity.

Requirements

EssentialNice to have below

Possess strong understanding of industrial boiler operations and steam systems
Demonstrate practical knowledge of water treatment processes and boiler chemistry
Ability to monitor and interpret operating parameters and detect abnormalities

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor boiler systems to maintain required steam pressure and temperature
Conduct routine inspections of boiler equipment and feedwater parameters
Perform water treatment tests and adjust chemical dosing to prevent corrosion and scaling
Safely start up and shut down boilers following approved procedures
Respond promptly to boiler alarms and abnormal operating conditions
Carry out first-level maintenance like blowdown routines, cleaning, and lubrication
Maintain accurate records of boiler operations, chemical usage, and steam consumption

Key skills

Boiler operationSteam systemsWater treatmentChemical dosingEquipment inspectionTroubleshootingMaintenanceSafety regulationsRecord keeping

Nice to have

Possess a technical certification related to boiler operation or mechanical systems

About Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

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Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc is a leading African foods company known for its high-quality, affordable brands including Golden Penny Flour and Golden Pasta, serving consumers locally and internationally.

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What qualifications are required for the Boiler Operator role at Golden Penny Foods in Lagos?

Candidates must have at least five O' level credits including Mathematics and English within two sittings. A technical certification in boiler operation is an advantage but not mandatory.

How much experience is needed to be a Boiler Operator at Golden Penny Foods?

Applicants should have a minimum of two years operating industrial boilers or steam systems in a manufacturing setting to qualify for this role.

Is the Boiler Operator position at Golden Penny Foods based onsite or remote?

The Boiler Operator role is based onsite at the company's Iganmu facility in Lagos; it is not a remote position.

Are there any specified salary details or application deadlines for this Boiler Operator job?

The job listing does not specify salary information or an application closing date, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

What are the working hours or schedule for the Boiler Operator role?

While the exact shift pattern isn't detailed, this full-time role typically involves regular operational hours consistent with manufacturing plant requirements in Lagos.

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