Technician – Electrical Engineering at Dangote

Department: Maintenance (Electrical)
Reports To: Electrical Supervisor / Electrical Engineer

Job Overview

• The Technician – Electrical Engineering is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and plant infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operations. 
• The role supports preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, generators, lighting systems, and other electrical assets within the plant.
• The successful candidate must possess sound electrical maintenance knowledge, fault-finding expertise, and the ability to safely execute electrical maintenance activities in a heavy industrial or process plant environment.

Key Responsibilities / Critical Tasks

• Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Carry out routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on electrical equipment, machinery, and power distribution systems to ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability.
• Install and Commission Electrical Equipment: Install, test, and commission electrical systems, motors, transformers, switchboards, MCCs, control panels, and associated equipment in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot Electrical Faults: Identify, diagnose, and rectify electrical faults on plant equipment, power systems, motors, control circuits, and auxiliary systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and Maintain Power Distribution Systems: Conduct inspections and maintenance of transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, distribution panels, cable networks, and protection systems to ensure safe operation.
• Test Electrical Equipment and Components: Perform insulation resistance testing, continuity checks, voltage testing, motor testing, and other electrical diagnostic activities using appropriate test instruments.
• Maintain Maintenance Records: Document maintenance activities, equipment inspections, faults, repairs, and spare parts utilization in maintenance management systems and departmental records.
• Ensure Compliance with Safety Standards: Comply strictly with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation procedures, PPE requirements, and all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:

• Electrical installation and maintenance practices.
• Maintenance of electric motors and motor control systems.
• Troubleshooting of electrical faults and equipment failures.
• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and power distribution systems.
• Reading and interpretation of electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use of electrical test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, meggers, and insulation testers.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Cable termination, glanding, and electrical panel maintenance.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical safety procedures and standards.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• National Diploma (ND) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline;

OR

• Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Electrical Installation, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Trade, or a related field.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage):

• Electrical Installation Certification.
• Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certification.
• HSE Certification.
• PLC and Motor Control Training.
• Electrical Safety and Isolation Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in electrical maintenance, power distribution, industrial automation support, manufacturing operations, fertilizer plants, petrochemical facilities, power generation, cement plants, or similar industrial environments.
• Proven experience in maintaining motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, generators, and plant electrical infrastructure will be an added advantage.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis capability.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and emergency maintenance assignments when required.