Senior Equipment Operator

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator to join its headquarters in Ibadan. You will be responsible for maintaining and operating critical power equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations across the institute.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs, services and maintenance of diesel generators and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair ring main units.
• Maintain and repair high‑tension (H.T.) and low‑tension (L.T.) circuit breakers.
• Operate all equipment and apparatus in the powerhouse safely and efficiently.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide general maintenance and servicing for all powerhouse equipment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• OND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a similar role within a well‑structured organization.
• Trade Test 1 and 2 certification; additional certifications are an advantage.

Required skills

• Diesel generator maintenance
• Ring main unit maintenance
• High‑tension (H.T.) circuit breaker maintenance
• Low‑tension (L.T.) circuit breaker maintenance
• Equipment operation in a powerhouse environment
• Installation and commissioning of industrial equipment
• Mechanical repair and troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment