Field Operation Supervisor (Electrical) - Otumara at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Academics

• Minimum of HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Age

• <55 years.

Gender

• Female / Male

Start Date

• 1st February 2026

Work Experience

• Possession of safety certification is also a strong added advantage.

Key Skills

• Operation & maintenance of high voltage power generation systems. Competence in the troubleshooting of variable frequency drives, DAC start systems & fuel ignition systems and troubleshooting of high-capacity Brush alternator. etc.
• Assembly and wiring of HV switchboards.
• Assembly and wiring of LV switchboards.
• Experience in the assembly, wiring, installation, and commissioning of Motor Control Centre.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install and configure switchgears.
• Skilled in operation and maintenance of ABB MNSIS switchgear including RED615 and REF 615 relays.
• Ability to troubleshoot fused contactor & circuit breaker types of isolators and protection relay faults in high voltage switchgear. Experience in protection relay testing & fault simulation.
• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems
• Experience in Electric Motors and Controls systems maintenance (including high voltage & mega-watt motors with lube oil-based cooling systems)
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections.
• Experienced in HV switching operations with requisite certifications e.g. Shell SAEP certification
• Ability to carry out high-level integrity jointing of High Voltage underground cables in challenging environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.

Soft Skills (Added advantage)

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Proficiency in the use of Universal Tag Tool (UTL)
• Experience in the collaborative use of permit-to-work systems & high-voltage and lowvoltage electrical certificates.
• Knowledge of Worksite Hazard Management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work with other professionals to carry out RCAs & AARs
• A demonstrable high level of safety consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:
• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and diagnosis.
• Operation and maintenance of power systems
• Operation and maintenance of power generators
• Operation and maintenance of overhead transmission lines
• Installation and repair of HV & LV circuits/equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Areas.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections and close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.

Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.

• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.