Shift In-Charge Engineer (Electrical) at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Purpose

• Responsible for executing electrical instrumentation maintenance activities (planned, unplanned, and breakdown) to ensure smooth operation of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, inspect, test, maintain, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment.
• Repair or replace control devices like switches, sensors, transmitters, and motor starters.
• Modify control logics in PLC/DCS systems and handle weigh feeders and belt weighers.
• Service, calibrate, and install pneumatic, hydraulic, and motorized valves.
• Install and maintain control and measurement instruments on plant equipment.
• Use test equipment like oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and HART communicators for diagnostics and calibration.
• Conduct regular inspections and prepare reports on plant instrumentation.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure all instruments and automation components are in safe working condition.

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:

• B.eng/ B.Sc or HND in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in O&M, project execution, and commissioning in steel manufacturing (beneficiation and pellet processes).
• Expertise in reading electrical drawings, P&I diagrams, and handling instruments like FT, PT, LT, solenoid valves, and control valves.
• Knowledge of automation systems (PLC, DCS, servers, switches, I/O racks).

Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of instruments and automation equipment.
• Maintenance expertise.
• Troubleshooting skills.il.