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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Electrical Engineer position will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supervising the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial or scientific use and also be able to handle MV/LV control panels at source voltages of 415KV AND 11KV respectively. The duties shall include but not limited to the oversight, troubleshooting, maintenance and operation of generator synchronization panels, busbars, automatic power distribution/transfer switches, transmitting signal voltage at 415 and 11KV, both underground and overhead lines and the ability to use distribution transformers in accordance with the university policy and procedure. The duties shall also include diagrams, specifications and instructions for construction of power services to new buildings, additions and other campus requirements.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, maintain, and improve power networks, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems
- Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- Handle MV/ LV control panels which are at source voltages both 415V and 11KV.
- Direct and coordinate manufacturing construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standard.
- Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
- Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
- Investigate and test vendors and competitor’s products.
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily on time and within budget.
- Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
- Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
- Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
- Develop budgets, estimate labor, material, and construction costs.
- Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
- Keep up-to date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Trouble shooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Determine the kind of tools and equipment need to do a job.
Requirements for the position:
- A Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field from a recognized and reputable tertiary institution.
- Must have Engineering registration / certification/COREN
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Expert level competence with MS Office package and other relevant applications.
- Proficient with AutoCAD software.
- At least 3 years robust experience with power switches, distribution, automated controls. Experience with solar power desirable.
Other requirements, abilities for the position:
- Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, creates / implements actions plans and monitor progress towards goals.
- Must have a knowledge of generator synchronization and transformer paralleling, with automatic operation between the stand by and the utility transmitting at 11KV
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including application and programming.
- Must have knowledge of distribution transformers
- Interpersonal relationship with other colleagues and clients.
- Capacity to train electrical technicians, implement maintenance and repair procedures.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AUN is an equal-opportunity and non-discriminatory employer. For more information on AUN, please visit www.aun.edu.ng
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