Deputy Chief Engineer – Electrical

About the role

The Deputy Chief Engineer (Electrical) will support the Chief Engineer in ensuring reliable operation and maintenance of electrical equipment across the power plant. This senior position focuses on preventive and predictive maintenance, safety, and achieving generation targets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist technicians in the trouble‑free operation of all power‑plant electrical equipment through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment to meet power‑generation targets, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and monitor equipment failure records, taking appropriate corrective measures.
• Keep up‑to‑date history cards and track all maintenance activities for assigned sections.
• Execute work orders from the technician/operations team to ensure smooth plant operation.
• Report any electrical equipment complications to the Chief Engineer promptly.
• Ensure standby equipment is always available and manage critical spares.
• Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) during all operation and maintenance activities.
• Assist in servicing and maintenance of electrical equipment during off‑peak periods.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all operation and maintenance tasks.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as NATE is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a power‑plant environment.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering
• Power plant equipment maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance