Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer at Catalyst Path Consulting

Catalyst Path Consulting is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Location: Gujeni, Kaduna
Industry: Mining
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Head / Plant Manager

Position Overview

• We are seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join our Maintenance team at the Bulk Emulsion SME Plant in Kaduna.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the plant’s electrical infrastructure and instrumentation systems, ensuring efficient, safe, and uninterrupted production processes in a hazardous mining environment.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Operation & Maintenance:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment including:
  • 2MVA transformers, ICOG, PDB, and APFC panels
  • MCCBs up to 200A
  • 11KV power line infrastructure
  • LED lighting systems and illumination networks
  • Electric motors (up to 25KW) and electric boilers (640KW)

Instrumentation & Control Systems:

• Maintain and program PLC and HMI systems; conduct logic interpretation and updates
• Support SCADA systems’ stability and reliability
• Calibrate and troubleshoot pressure, temperature sensors, transmitters, and actuated valves

Process Monitoring & Optimization:

• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate on automation initiatives and system upgrades

Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities and inventory usage
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory codes, and plant procedures
• Develop and update SOPs for electrical and instrumentation functions

Team Collaboration:

• Provide technical support and mentorship to electricians and junior maintenance staff
• Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and optimize uptime

Qualifications & Skills
Education:

• B.Sc / B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline
• Certifications in PLC programming, SCADA, or industrial automation are an added advantage

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years’ hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation roles, preferably in a mining, chemical, or explosives plant
• Experience maintaining transformers, electric boilers, 11KV systems, and automation platforms

Technical Competencies:
Proficiency in:

• PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI troubleshooting
• Calibration of process instruments and electrical fault diagnostics
• AutoCAD or relevant electrical drafting tools

Core Competencies:

• Excellent troubleshooting and fault analysis skills
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory standards
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.