Electrical Technician at International Facilities Services Limited – IFS

IFS is an international facilities management company operating global standards to wide range of clients in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the Middle East.

Our expert staff members with many years of experience in the Facilities Management industry ensure clients facilities needs are fully catered for. The services are intended to provide cost effective and efficient, end to end results every time.

The organization can supply long lasting facilities solutions that are essential for businesses and offer increased efficiency within the work environment.

With bespoke solutions, the services include a wide range of soft facilities services from janitorial cleaning, security through to vending and landscaping and hard maintenance services ranging from generators, HVAC to building maintenance services.

Through our partnership with FSI (FM) UK, Europe’s leading facilities management automation provider, IFS service delivery is unique in many respects with the use of the award winning Concept facilities automation systems and application which enables an ongoing process improvement in the delivery of service to our clients.

Apart from our international affiliations, we also engage locally with specialist companies in certain areas of our business offerings to ensure our clients always get the best in industry experience. We provide technical supervision to our local partner companies.Job Summary

The Electrical Technician will maintain, inspect, and repair the site's full-scope electrical distribution infrastructure, spanning HV and LV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, earthing systems, and emergency lighting, working alongside the generator, solar, and UPS power management systems. '
The role requires a technician confident working independently on routine PPM and fault-finding while escalating HV/complex work appropriately, in a live, 24/7, high-footfall environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled PPM on HV and LV distribution boards, panels, transformers, and switchgear per manufacturer guidelines and statutory intervals.
Inspect, test, and maintain earthing and bonding systems across the site to ensure continued compliance and safety.
Maintain and test emergency lighting systems, including battery back-up units, to ensure continuous statutory compliance.
Diagnose and repair LV electrical faults (distribution circuits, lighting, small power) and support HV fault investigation under supervision of senior/HV-authorised engineers.
Support the interface between electrical distribution and standby power systems (generators, ATS/AMF panels, solar hybrid, UPS) during switching and changeover operations.
Carry out thermal imaging surveys and connection-tightening on distribution boards and panels as part of PPM.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, test certificates, and defect reports using the facility's CMMS/CAFM platform.
Respond promptly to electrical emergency call-outs, including out-of-hours where required.
Strictly follow safe isolation, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and permit-to-work procedures at all times; no bypassing of safety systems or interlocks under any circumstance.
Liaise with the Electrical Lead/Chief Engineer on parts requisition, defect escalation, and PPM scheduling.

Requirements and Qualifications

OND / HND or Trade Certificate in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3–6 years' hands-on experience in commercial/industrial electrical maintenance, with demonstrable exposure to both HV and LV distribution systems.
Working knowledge of distribution boards, transformers, earthing systems, and emergency lighting installations.
HV authorisation/certification (or clear eligibility to obtain) is an advantage; LV-only candidates with strong potential will also be considered.
Comfortable working with a CMMS/CAFM system for logging maintenance activity (training provided if not previously used).
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with a methodical, safety-first approach to work.
Willingness to work shifts, be on standby/on-call, and respond to emergency call-outs outside normal hours.
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider engineering team on a live operational site.
Physically fit and able to work in plant-room/industrial environments, including at height and in confined spaces where applicable.