Saro, is a leading company in the Agribusiness Value Chain and Consumer Goods in Nigeria; and West/Central Africa with special interest in Inputs-Provision (crop protection, fertilizers, hybrid seeds, farm mechanisation), Sourcing, Origination and Processing) and FMCG.
We are focused on creating wealth for our Shareholders, and stakeholders, through increasing agricultural output and yield, and creating market access for our farming communities and customers, in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner.

JOB VACANCIES
Vacancies have been declared & suitable application is here advertised for the following positions:

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

The Electrical Technician is charged with designing, developing, testing & supervising electrical installations/maintenance of electrical equipment used in the manufacturing processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Preparation & study of technical drawings/specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installations and operations conform to standards
• Maintain electrical equipment/installations
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical equipment issues that may affect smooth running of manufacturing equipment/installations
• Obtain quotes on costs of electrical items and assist in the purchase of electrical materials & production equipment
• Supervise and train team members

SPECIAL SKILLS & KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Ability to read & analyse technical data, designs or specifications with particular reference to electrical systems/installations used in manufacturing organisations
• Good oral & written communication
• Ability to read schematics & technical drawings
• Ability to test & understand manufacturing equipment/installations electrical systems
• Must be a good team player

COURSE/QUALIFICATION: Technical School certificate / National diploma in Electrical engineering

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 Years post qualification hands-on experience in related manufacturing organizations

JOB LOCATION: Ibadan

REQUIRED AGE: [/b]25 – 30 Years
[b]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: [/b]11th February, 2015.

[b]METHOD OF APPLICATION: Interested and Qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae in excel format (see format below) stating the position he/she is applying for and Location as the subject of the mail to: job@saroafrica.com.ng
Surname |First Name| Age| Gender| Total Years of Experience| Institution| Course | Grade | Year of Graduation | Last 3 Job experiences with dates| Phone No | Email


MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
The Mechanical Technician is charged with maintaining, diagnosing & repairs of manufacturing equipment & installations. These include among others: diesel engines, transmissions, pumps, conveyor systems, and compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mobile / overhead cranes, gearboxes, generators, chemical metering systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, rims, tires and wheels, forklifts, A/C systems and a variety of other equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Safe, efficient & effective management of manufacturing lines/equipment
• Preventive/Predictive maintenance procedures on manufacturing equipment
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance
• Basic troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Installation and/or replacement of new or reconditioned repair parts
• Testing equipment for optimal functionalities/operations
• Fabrication or modification of mechanical components/industrial machinery or equipment
• Preparation of parts sketches/work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by accredited vendors
• Estimate cost factors, including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing and installation
• Supervise and train team members’
• Total customer service

SPECIAL SKILLS & KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Good oral & written communication
• Ability to read & analyse technical data, designs or specifications with particular reference to mechanical systems/installations used in manufacturing organisations
• Basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems
• Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / drawings/prints
• Ability to operate lifting devices
• Must be a good team player

COURSE/QUALIFICATION: [/b]Technical School certificate / National diploma in Mechanical engineering

[b]RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 Years post qualification hands-on experience in related manufacturing organisations

JOB LOCATION: [/b]Ibadan
[b]
REQUIRED AGE: 25 – 30 Years

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11th February, 2015.

[b]METHOD OF APPLICATION[[b]/b]: [/b]Interested and Qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae in excel format (see format below) stating the position he/she is applying for and Location as the subject of the mail to: job@saroafrica.com.ng
Surname|First Name| Age| Gender| Total Years of Experience| Institution| Course | Grade | Year of Graduation | Prof. Qualification| Last 3 Job experiences with dates| Phone No | Email