PLC / AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (CNG FUELLING STATION)

Location: Lagos Nigeria

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Experience: 5 7 Years

Salary:Net Monthly (Depending on Experience and Technical Competence)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PLC / Automation Technician to support the operation maintenance troubleshooting and optimization of automation and control systems within our CNG Fuelling Station. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of PLCs HMIs SCADA systems instrumentation communication networks and control systems that support station operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in industrial automation instrumentation process control and electrical troubleshooting with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Control Systems

• Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve PLC and automation system faults.

• Maintain modify and optimize PLC programs to improve operational performance and reliability.

• Monitor and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks and interfaces between control devices.

• Support system upgrades modifications and integration projects.

• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Perform routine inspections and testing of automation and control systems.

Instrumentation & Process Control

• Calibrate and maintain field instruments transmitters sensors and analyzers.

• Troubleshoot instrumentation systems process control loops and signal transmission issues.

• Ensure proper functionality of pressure temperature flow and level control systems.

• Maintain and verify accuracy of instrumentation devices and control equipment.

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities on instrumentation systems.

System Reliability & Performance

• Conduct regular backup and restoration of PLC HMI and SCADA programs.

• Maintain comprehensive control system documentation and technical records.

• Support equipment commissioning startup testing and shutdown activities.

• Identify system vulnerabilities and implement corrective measures to improve reliability.

• Assist in predictive maintenance initiatives and automation improvement projects.

Electrical & Automation Maintenance

• Troubleshoot electrical control panels motor control centers (MCCs) and automation hardware.

• Maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) relays control circuits and associated equipment.

• Diagnose and rectify electrical and automation-related failures.

• Ensure optimal operation of integrated electrical and control systems.

Safety Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all safety interlocks shutdown systems alarms and emergency control systems function correctly.

• Adhere to all Health Safety Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with industry automation standards engineering practices and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in safety audits risk assessments incident investigations and compliance inspections.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and identify potential automation-related risks.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities calibration reports and system modifications.

• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations for system improvements.

• Document software changes backups troubleshooting activities and equipment history.

• Assist management with performance reporting and reliability analysis.

Qualifications

• HND or Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Automation Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.

• Professional certifications in PLC Programming Industrial Automation SCADA Systems Instrumentation or Control Systems will be an added advantage.

• Relevant HSE certifications are desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 7 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation instrumentation and control systems maintenance.

• Experience within CNG stations LNG facilities gas processing plants manufacturing facilities power plants or oil and gas operations is highly preferred.

• Proven experience supporting PLC SCADA HMI and industrial communication systems.

• Experience in commissioning troubleshooting and maintaining automated industrial equipment.

Required Skills & Technical Competencies

• Siemens PLC Programming and Troubleshooting

• Allen Bradley PLC Systems

• Schneider PLC Systems

• SCADA System Configuration and Maintenance

• HMI Programming and Support

• Industrial Communication Networks

• Instrumentation and Process Control Systems

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Electrical Control Systems

• Calibration and Loop Testing

• Automation System Diagnostics

• Industrial Ethernet and Communication Protocols

• Electrical Troubleshooting

• Technical Documentation and Reporting

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong Automation and Control Expertise

• Excellent Diagnostic and Analytical Skills

• High Attention to Detail

• Strong Problem-Solving Ability

• Ability to Work Under Pressure

• Effective Communication and Reporting Skills

• Team-Oriented and Collaborative

• Proactive and Results-Driven

• Strong Safety Awareness

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Automation System Availability and Reliability

• PLC HMI and SCADA System Uptime

• Instrument Calibration Compliance

• Reduction in Control System Downtime

• Response Time to Automation Faults

• Preventive Maintenance Compliance Rate

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Documentation Accuracy and Completeness

• System Backup and Recovery Compliance

• Operational Efficiency Improvements

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

Subject Line: PLC / Automation Technician Lagos

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.