Engineering Technician at Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS)

Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) has a long and rich history that could be traced back to 1965 when the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) was established in the then Midwest Region of Nigeria. In September 1978, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) which was earlier established to replace the NBC Metamorphosed into Radio Bendel with a Television arm added in 1980 to complement its service.

With the Creation of Edo State in August 1991, the outfit became Edo Broadcasting Service.
It's vision is to Inform, Educate, Entertain the Public and Become the Leading, Credible Voice and Face of Edo State. With a mandate to deliver News and information to people within and Outside Edo State, it's mission is to highlight Government's Programmes, Projects and Activities; Leverage on existing Technology for Service Delivery and be a high-performing, financially viable, digitized, State public broadcasting corporation.

We are recruiting dynamic, innovative, dedicated, and results-driven individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Code: REF VII: Engineering Technician
Location: Edo
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• Engineering Technicians are responsible for providing technical and practical support to engineers in the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of a variety of systems and products.
• They may use a variety of tools, including computers and other electronic devices, to ensure the successful completion of engineering projects.
• They may also work with CAD software to create complex designs and may need to be knowledgeable about a wide range of engineering technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out systems maintenance, repairs and installations
• Provide technical support and advice to customers Diagnose faults and suggest solutions
• Conduct tests and inspections to check equipment performance
• Document test results and produce reports
• Maintain records of installation and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess OND / HND / B.Sc Degrees in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or B.Sc Degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related course such as (BE Broadcast / Communications Technology) with relevant work experience.
• Age limit not more than 35 years.

Specific skills and Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to use hand tools, machine shop equipment and various test equipment
• Good knowledge of mathematics and physics
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Engineering Technician Skills
• Problem-solving Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Technical aptitude
• Knowledge of engineering principles
• Engineering Technician Personal Traits Problem solver
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT skills.

Remuneration / Benefits
The compensation is attractive and competitive within the industry. In keeping with the total rewards philosophy, employees will work with high caliber colleagues in an empowering work environment.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a Covering Note to: ebsrecruitment@edostate.gov.ng using "REF VII: Engineering Technician" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only candidates who are successful at the pre-qualification stage will be contacted for selection assessment and/or interviews.