Mechanical Engineering Officer at TQ Farms – Ijebu-North, Ogun State

TQ Farms Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Officer in Ijebu-North, Ogun State, to oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of agricultural and processing equipment.

Working Days: Monday – Saturday

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reports To: Director of Engineering and Maintenance

Job Summary

TQ Farms is seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineering Officer to join its team in Ijebu-North, Ogun State.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the company’s mechanical equipment and machinery across the farm, poultry pens, offices and processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Plan and carry out routine and preventive maintenance of all mechanical equipment, including generators, water pumps, boreholes, boilers, compressors, and processing machinery.
• Maintain and repair poultry house equipment, such as feeding and drinking systems, ventilation fans, egg-handling equipment and feed mill machinery.
• Maintain farm vehicles, tractors and other farm machinery, in coordination with the vehicle and transport team.
• Diagnose faults, carry out timely repairs and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Installation, Projects and Improvement:
• Install, commission and test new mechanical equipment and systems.
• Supervise mechanical works by contractors and confirm that they meet agreed specifications.
• Plan equipment upgrades, expansion and replacement, and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce running costs.
• Monitor fuel, energy and spare parts consumption and recommend ways to reduce waste.
• Supervision, Procurement and Safety:
• Supervise, assign tasks to and evaluate mechanics, technicians and artisans.
• Prepare specifications and obtain quotations for equipment, spare parts and repair services, and liaise with suppliers and vendors.
• Work with the Facility Manager on site utilities, buildings and infrastructure.
• Enforce engineering safety standards, including safe machine operation and lockout procedures.

Records and Reporting

• Keep equipment registers, maintenance schedules, service history and repair records.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts, tools and lubricants.
• Prepare regular maintenance and equipment performance reports for management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• HND or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, plant or equipment engineering.
• Practical knowledge of generators, pumps, motors, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and equipment manuals, and to diagnose and repair faults.
• Experience supervising technicians and artisans.
• Good knowledge of engineering safety and maintenance planning.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• COREN registration or progress towards it is an added advantage.
• Experience in an agricultural, poultry or agro-processing environment is an added advantage.