Senior Plant Operator

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)

Company	International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)
Category	Skilled Technician
Location	Ibadan
Remote	On-site (inferred)
Employment	Not stated
Level	Senior
Salary	Not stated by the employer
Posted	20 Jul 2026
Last verified	3 Aug 2026
Source	Employer ATS (workable)

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Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.      Position: Senior Plant Operator    Duration: 6 months’ renewable&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;    Location: Ibadan    Closing Date: 27 July 2026      DUTIES   ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operate the central air-conditioner chiller on a rotational night/day shift.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carry out maintenance, daily checks, and urgent repairs of the large condenser and chiller pumps.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Servicing and repair of cooling towers.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitoring system parameters such as: Temperature, Pressure, Flow rates and Energy consumption.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist in the installation of air conditioners as needed and maintenance of cold refrigerators, water coolers, etc.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep a record of data on the daily operation of central air conditioning chillers.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.    Requirements    QUALIFICATION   A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mechanical Engineering, a Trade Test Certificate, or its equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience performing similar functions in a structured organization, is required.   &nbsp;   COMPETENCIES   The ideal candidate must have:  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of chillers types (air-cooled, water-cooled).  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with compressors, evaporators, condensers, cooling towers, and pumps.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to start up, operate, and shut down chiller systems safely.  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of VRV and inverter systems will be an added advantage.   Benefits   We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.