Shift Incharge- Distillery and ETP
Benin City, Edo
Posted 2 days ago
- Company:
- Ascentech Services Limited
- Company Description:
- Ascentech Services Ltd is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: - Recruitment and Selection - Outsourcing - Training and Development To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Department: Production
Location: Benin City, Edo State.
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Type: Full-Time / Shift Basis
Job Summary:
We are looking for a competent and responsible Shift Incharge to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Distillery and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) during assigned shifts. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth operation, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations, while leading a team of operators and technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Distillery Operations:
Supervise and monitor all distillery processes, including Milling, liquification fermentation, distillation, CO2 recovery & WTP.
Ensure optimal operation of distillation columns, fermenters, heat exchangers, and storage systems etp.
Coordinate raw material feeding, product collection, and process parameter adjustments.
Maintain process parameters to achieve targeted production efficiency and yield.
Monitor utilities (steam, water, power) and ensure their efficient usage.
ETP Operations:
Oversee operations of anaerobic digesters, clarifiers, aeration tanks, and sludge handling systems.
Monitor COD, BOD, pH, TSS, and other key effluent parameters to ensure compliance with pollution control board norms.
Coordinate with lab team for regular sampling and reporting.
Identify abnormalities and take corrective actions to avoid environmental violations.
Shift Management:
Lead, train, and coordinate with plant operators, helpers, and maintenance team during shift hours.
Maintain shift logbooks, reports, and production data.
Ensure proper communication during shift handovers.
Report breakdowns, deviations, and emergency incidents to higher management.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
Implement and enforce safety procedures and plant hygiene standards.
Ensure usage of PPEs and compliance with EHS policies.
Support internal and external audits (safety, quality, environment).
Participate in emergency preparedness and safety drills.
Qualifications:
Diploma/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
4–8 years of experience in distillery operations and ETP (ethanol/sugar/alcohol industries preferred).
Knowledge of fermentation/distillation processes and biological/chemical ETP systems.
Familiarity with process instrumentation, SCADA/DCS operation.
Key Skills:
Leadership and team handling
Process troubleshooting and analytical thinking
EHS and regulatory compliance
Record keeping and reporting
Strong communication and coordination
- Salary:
- ₦400,000.00 Monthly
