Electrical Support Services Officer at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Support Services Officer

Location: Soku - Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 1st July 2025
Age: Not Applicable
Gender: Male / Female

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess health of electrical equipment, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
• Participate in review of maintenance job routines and preparation of work method statements.
• Participate in job hazard analysis / prepare job risk assessment.
• Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the activity.
• Gather appropriate documentation and prepare Permit to Work.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares, and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Carry out isolation of energy source in preparation for maintenance work.
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices, and measuring instruments.
• Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
• Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
• Document relevant logbook with performance data post-maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records.
• Support reviews of operating/maintenance procedures and propose changes.
• Support planning of electrical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and proffer improvement initiatives.
• Comply with HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and site safety campaigns.
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is field-based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
• Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised, as well as other official assignments.
• The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need may arise.

Requirements
Possession of any of the following qualifications:

• OND in Engineering from accredited Polytechnics or Monotechnics
• Full Technological Certificate (FTC) / Advanced Technician Diploma
• Advanced NABTEB in Engineering-related subjects
• City & Guilds Diploma / Advanced Diploma
• Professional certificate in Engineering from Polytechnics or specialized institutions

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry.

Skills:
Must possess the following competences:
Electrical Safety:

• Knowledge of electrical safety, use and application of electrical safety rules, identification, and mitigation of hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical standards as well as electrical protection and control systems.
• Methods of repair of Ex-equipment, including limitations of what can or cannot be repaired and certification implications and requirements.

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

• Identify the various electrical low voltage (LV) equipment – generators, motors, lighting, heat tracing, switchgear, small transformers, UPS, and batteries.
• Identify the various high voltage (HV) equipment – generators, motors, large transformers, switchgear.
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data.
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action on LV / HV equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose common faults on LV / HV equipment.
• Perform servicing and repair in line with recognized procedures and standards.
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of electrical equipment.
• Use of the appropriate tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the various types of condition monitoring activities and diagnostic tools.
• Provide support during equipment shutdown, start-up, isolation, and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process.

Other Electrical Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance of the earthing and lighting system.
• Carry out lighting system maintenance around the Facility.
• Knowledge of maintenance routines on cathodic protection systems.

General

• Knowledge of basic electrical tools and workshop machinery.
• Knowledge of area classification layouts and electrical equipment for hazardous areas.
• Interpret information contained in the various types of electrical drawings.

Soft Skills (Added Advantage):

• Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer-related activities.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems.
• Effective team player and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt promptly to change.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online