Senior Electrical Engineer at BU Power Limited

Location: Ilishan-Remo, Ogun

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Management:

• Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of all electrical equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and protection systems.
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems to minimize downtime and maximize plant efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.

Project Design & Implementation:

• Lead the design, modification, and upgrade of electrical systems and control panels.
• Review and approve electrical design drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical, instrumentation, and control teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Troubleshooting & Fault Resolution:

• Diagnose electrical faults and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Lead emergency response efforts for electrical incidents or outages.
• Ensure timely restoration of power and equipment functionality.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all electrical operations comply with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NEC) and local regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and electrical hazard analyses.
• Promote strict adherence to electrical lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Supervise junior engineers, electricians, and technicians.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance evaluations.
• Organize training sessions to enhance team competency in modern electrical systems and technologies.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for electrical systems, maintenance logs, and performance reports.
• Support budgeting and procurement of electrical equipment, tools, and spare parts.
• Prepare reports on system reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or HND) in Electrical / Power Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in a power generation or heavy industrial facility.
• Proven experience with HV/LV systems, generators, and protection relays.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of control systems, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Professional engineering certification (COREN or equivalent) is a strong advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills
• Deep understanding of electrical safety standards
• Project management and reporting proficiency
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.