Technician – Electrical Engineering at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.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.