Electrician at Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc at

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Join Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc in Lagos as an Electrician, where you will play a key role in maintaining the electrical systems vital to pasta production. As part of one of Nigeria's foremost food manufacturers, your expertise will help ensure that equipment operates efficiently and safely, supporting the delivery of trusted products to consumers nationwide. In this role, you will handle electrical maintenance tasks for pasta processing machinery and associated infrastructure. Your daily duties will include executing preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing faults in motors, control panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and industrial electrical systems. You will conduct thorough inspections to detect defects and ensure compliance with food safety and engineering standards.

Additionally, you will assist in installing, calibrating, and testing new electrical equipment while maintaining detailed records of maintenance and spare parts usage. Successful candidates will bring at least two years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience within FMCG or manufacturing settings. You should have strong electrical diagnostic abilities, familiarity with PLCs, drives, relays, and sensor technologies, as well as the capacity to interpret electrical schematics and use relevant measuring tools. This position requires teamwork, clear communication, and a detail-oriented approach to support operational excellence. Lagos is a major industrial hub in Nigeria, home to numerous manufacturing companies like Flour Mills of Nigeria. The demand for skilled tradespeople such as electricians is critical for sustaining production lines and meeting the growing market needs in this dynamic region. While salary details are not disclosed, this role provides valuable experience and pathways to advanced technical positions within manufacturing industries. Joining a reputable company like Golden Penny Foods offers opportunities for career growth and skills development in a stable sector. To enhance your application, highlight any specific electrical troubleshooting successes and examples of maintaining industrial equipment in FMCG environments. Emphasize your ability to collaborate across departments and your familiarity with safety protocols. Apply promptly to seize this chance to contribute as an Electrician at Golden Penny Foods in Lagos. The role demands your skills and dedication to maintain top-tier production standards for a leading Nigerian brand.

Requirements

Possess at least 5 O’ level credits including Mathematics and English within two sittings
Hold a technical certification in electrical maintenance (preferred)
Have a minimum of two years' experience in electrical maintenance within FMCG or manufacturing environments
Demonstrate strong skills in electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
Understand motors, drives, PLCs, relays, sensors, and industrial wiring systems

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on pasta production machinery and electrical infrastructure
Diagnose and repair faults in motors, control panels, and VFDs to reduce downtime
Conduct routine electrical inspections to detect defects and abnormalities
Assist in installation, commissioning, calibration, and testing of new electrical equipment
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, faults, and spare parts usage
Ensure compliance with electrical safety, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), GMP, and food safety standards
Analyze recurring equipment failures using root cause analysis techniques
Collaborate with Mechanical, Production, QA, and HSE teams to enhance equipment reliability

Key skills

Electrical troubleshootingMotorsVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)PLCRelaysSensorsIndustrial wiringElectrical drawings interpretationElectrical measuring instrumentsRoot cause analysis

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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 Electrician role at Golden Penny Foods in Lagos?

Candidates must have at least 5 O' level credits including Mathematics and English obtained within two sittings. A technical certification in electrical maintenance is an added advantage.

How much experience is needed for this Electrician position?

Applicants should have a minimum of two years of electrical maintenance experience in FMCG or manufacturing sectors to be considered for the role.

Is this Electrician role at Golden Penny Foods based onsite or remote?

This position is based onsite at the company's facility in Iganmu, Lagos, requiring hands-on maintenance work.

Are there any specific safety standards the Electrician must follow?

Yes, adherence to electrical safety procedures including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety standards is mandatory.

What are the typical working hours for the Electrician role?

The role is full-time, with working hours aligned to the production schedule at the Lagos facility, ensuring continuous machine operation.

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