Website Reliable Steel And Plastics Industries Limited
A Plastic Manufacturing Company.
VACANCY: MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Reliable Farm and Agro-Based Industry Limited
Location: Elele, Rivers State
Salary: ₦220,000 – ₦250,000 Monthly
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reliable Farm and Agro-Based Industry Limited is seeking an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our operations in Elele, Rivers State.
We are particularly interested in candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience in soybean/vegetable oil manufacturing plants, with practical knowledge of oil processing, preparation/extraction, and refining operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of mechanical systems and equipment across the oil manufacturing process, including:
Carrying out preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance of plant machinery and mechanical systems.
Troubleshooting mechanical faults and ensuring timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
Maintaining and servicing equipment used in soybean oil processing, preparation/extraction, and refining.
Supporting the mechanical operations of processing equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, boilers, heat exchangers, valves, pipelines, and related plant equipment.
Monitoring equipment performance and identifying potential mechanical failures before they affect production.
Carrying out equipment installation, alignment, commissioning, dismantling, and repairs where required.
Supporting maintenance activities within the oil preparation/processing and refining sections.
Ensuring proper lubrication, inspection, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and spare-parts requirements.
Working closely with Production, Electrical, and other technical teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
Ensuring all mechanical maintenance activities comply with company safety and operational standards.
Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and plant productivity.
Performing other mechanical engineering duties necessary for the effective operation of the oil manufacturing plant.
REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc./B.Eng./HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience in a manufacturing, agro-processing, edible-oil, or similar industrial environment.
Practical experience in soybean/vegetable oil manufacturing is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of oil processing/preparatory and refining stages.
Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment used in oil manufacturing and refining plants.
Strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repair skills.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
Good knowledge of industrial safety and maintenance procedures.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work effectively with production and technical teams.
Candidates who can independently handle the mechanical maintenance requirements of an oil processing and refining plant will be highly considered.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer, not just someone with a general engineering background. The ideal candidate should have practical exposure to soybean/vegetable oil production, processing, and refining equipment and be capable of diagnosing mechanical problems, carrying out repairs, supervising maintenance activities, and keeping plant equipment running efficiently.
REMUNERATION
₦220,000 – ₦250,000 Monthly, depending on experience and technical competence.
LOCATION
Reliable Farm and Agro-Based Industry Limited
Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV with the subject:
“APPLICATION – MECHANICAL ENGINEER”
to reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com.
Only candidates with relevant industrial/mechanical experience will be shortlisted.