Food Processing / Technology Engineer at Narelli International Limited - 2 Openings

Narelli International Limited is a privately owned Nigeria company, which was established in Lagos, Nigeria in 1990, and has since grown to become one of the leading Engineering Companies, not only in the Country but also in the Continent. Narelli is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and is the major Nigerian Engineering companies that exports services to the sub-region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Processing / Technology Engineer

Locations: Kaduna and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Food Processing/Technology Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles to the development, design, and optimization of processes used in food production.
• This role involves working with various technologies and machinery to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable food production.
• The engineer will focus on improving food processing techniques, quality control, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize food processing systems and technologies for large-scale production.
• Ensure that food production processes meet regulatory and safety standards, including hygiene and quality control.
• Conduct research to develop new methods and technologies that improve food production efficiency and product quality.
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the processing equipment.
• Monitor and analyze production data to optimize performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure product quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure that all food processing operations comply with industry standards and regulations and guidelines.
• Develop and test prototypes for new food products or processing equipment.
• Implement sustainable practices and explore energy-efficient technologies in the food production process.
• Train and support production staff in the use of new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of M.Sc degree in Food Processing Engineeirng, Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the construction supervision of medium to large scale food processing infrastructure development projects
• Proven experience in working on projects financed by major multilaterial international lending aganecy (e.g WB, IsDB, AfDB, IFAD etc)
• Must be registered with a professional body
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality control, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software for designing food processing systems (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with the use of industrial machinery and food processing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on experience on the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.