Power Plant Electrical Technician at Dangote

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems and equipment in the refinery and power generation areas to ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot low, medium, and high-voltage electrical systems (415 V, 6.6 kV, 11 kV).
• Perform routine maintenance of switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and generators.
• Support power generation and distribution for gas turbine and HRSG systems.
• Inspect and maintain excitation systems, battery banks, UPS, and protective relays.
• Diagnose faults using multimeters, insulation testers, and relay testing equipment.
• Maintain motor control circuits for pumps, fans, conveyors, and process units.
• Assist in installation of new electrical panels, cable terminations, and earthing systems.
• Carry out calibration and testing of protection relays and synchronization panels.
• Ensure compliance with refinery electrical safety codes (LOTO, PTW).
• Maintain documentation of all electrical maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Trade Test 1/ National Diploma in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in refinery, thermal, or gas turbine power plants.
• Certification in Electrical Safety, HV Switching, or OEM turbine systems is desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of electrical distribution in refinery or power plant environments.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in motor control and turbine generator systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA/DCS-integrated electrical control systems.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, control schematics, and loop drawings.
• Understanding of safety practices in hazardous/explosive areas (ATEX/IECEx).