Power Plant Electrical Technician at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Power Plant Electrical Technician

Location: Head Office - Lagos

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems and equipment in the refinery and power generation areas to ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot low, medium, and high-voltage electrical systems (415 V, 6.6 kV, 11 kV).
• Perform routine maintenance of switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and generators.
• Support power generation and distribution for gas turbine and HRSG systems.
• Inspect and maintain excitation systems, battery banks, UPS, and protective relays.
• Diagnose faults using multimeters, insulation testers, and relay testing equipment.
• Maintain motor control circuits for pumps, fans, conveyors, and process units.
• Assist in installation of new electrical panels, cable terminations, and earthing systems.
• Carry out calibration and testing of protection relays and synchronization panels.
• Ensure compliance with refinery electrical safety codes (LOTO, PTW).
• Maintain documentation of all electrical maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Trade Test 1/ National Diploma in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in refinery, thermal, or gas turbine power plants.
• Certification in Electrical Safety, HV Switching, or OEM turbine systems is desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of electrical distribution in refinery or power plant environments.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in motor control and turbine generator systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA/DCS-integrated electrical control systems.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, control schematics, and loop drawings.
• Understanding of safety practices in hazardous/explosive areas (ATEX/IECEx).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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