Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client, a multinational Cement Manufacturing giant with assets across the lenght and breath of Nigeria and Africa, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Site Electrical & Automation Manager - Electrical and Automation Construction
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Site Electrical and automation Manager has the primary responsibility to provide technical support to the Project Manager on all electrical and automation related activities of construction
Fulfill the duty of management and administration for all electrical and automation construction works in compliance with all applicable safety and electrical standards
Reporting on all electrical and automation construction aspects to the Project Manager
Leads the electrical team and organizes the duty roster.
Main Tasks
Have a thorough knowledge of project electrical and automation specifications and drawings
Regularly inspect the work in progress, noting deviations in quality, and monitor progress against work scheduled
Ensure that deviations in quality are documented and corrected to conform to project specifications
Evaluate the structural steel and civil works to ensure problem free installation of the electrical equipment
Ensure compliance with Clients equipment acceptance procedures and that work meets the project standards
Evaluate and approve schedules for electrical and automation erection submitted by the Contractors
Monitor contractor’s manpower levels in relation to accomplishing the tasks to be completed
Evaluate the erection activities and provide guidance in order to coordinate between electrical, mechanical and structural erection
Maintain current equipment and erection drawing records and ensure that contractor is working with the latest approved issue of drawings
Coordinate electrical equipment check out and start up testing in conjunction with equipment suppliers and electrical construction company
Assist the Project Manager in the evaluation and resolution of construction claims
Prepare regular reports to the Project Manager on electrical erection activities that impact the project schedule, budget and scope (including project deviations)
Verifies contractor’s statements, progress, quality reports, quantity survey, etc. for electrical and automation works Participates in the internal Site Team meetings and meetings with contractors’ site team
Help to ensure a safe, clean and thus efficient work environment in the construction areas
Develop good working relationships within the project team and with the operation team
Maintain close contact with the contractor's electrical team and assists when necessary the contractor in all electrical aspects.
Qualifications
University Degree (Bachelor) in Electrical Engineering
Broad experience in cement plant construction with minimum 5 years as head of electrical in construction
Hands-on knowledge of cost and schedule control tools
Recognized technical qualifications
Knowledge of cement plant operation
Practical knowledge regarding energy isolation.
Salary and Benefits
Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards.