Electrical Manager - Power Plant

About the role

Dangote Cement Plc is looking for an Electrical Manager for its Obajana Power Plant. The role ensures proper maintenance of the power plant's electrical equipment to avoid breakdowns, prepares the spare parts list and keeps equipment history records up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering expertise for transformers, generators, motors, relays, cables and similar equipment.
• Generate work orders for identified electrical problems and prioritise them for skilled maintenance staff.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to find hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Direct maintenance staff in resolving complex or difficult issues.
• Handle procurement actions for spares and equipment.
• Prioritise personnel safety and health and ensure good housekeeping during maintenance jobs.
• Devise preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment according to OEM recommendations and ensure they are implemented.
• Maintain discipline, encourage skill development and motivate subordinates.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Section Head, Electrical.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 15 years of work experience in a gas turbine-based power plant.
• Knowledge of electrical maintenance, generators, transformers, AVR, compressors, AC and other equipment.
• Knowledge of modern electrical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and good oral and written communication.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

What we offer

• Private health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Training and development.