Electrical Technician/ Operator at American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria's former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems. The university offers an American-style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. The University started on temporary buildings at the AUN Academy located directly opposite the AUN campus. In seven years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for an Electrical Technician/ Operator. This position is a local one open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria:

Job Title: Electrical Technician/ Operator

Location: Adamawa
Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

• The Electrical Technician/Operator will be saddled with the responsibility of providing practical/operational working of the transformer alongside other heavy-duty power generating machines (medium and low voltage) as stationed in the panel room of the facilities management department.

Position Requirements

• National Diploma Certificate or Equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
• Two(2) years and above electrical/industrial experience in medium voltage (11KV VCB Panels and Generators Synchronization (LV) panels operation and maintenance
• Manual Dexterity: Must be able to provide examples of use of hand & power tools and other related mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Must demonstrated evidence of utilizing safe work practices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are a must.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft applications.
• Exposure to practical Knowledge of electrical distribution & controls like Air Circuit Breaker, Molded case circuit Breaker, Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Potential Transformers, Miniature circuit Breakers, Contactors, Switches, Relays, Knowledge of PLCs, e.g. Allen Bradley, Easy Gen (WOOD WARD) controllers, ETC.
• Practical /Operational Knowledge of Transformer paralleling and generator synchronization.
• Ready to work in a shift routine weather during the daytime or night.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance.

Remuneration

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes, cover letters and references to: [email protected] before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.