Transformer Maintenance Officer at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States. 

In its drive to ensure improved and sustained efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of its mandate with strategic leadership and management, NESCO (Nigeria) Limited is seeking to recruit fully qualified, highly motivated, and well experienced persons to fill highly rewarding vacant positions that have arisen in the Corporation. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transformer Maintenance Officer

Location: Bukuru, Plateau

Purpose of the Job 

• Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical transformers within the power distribution network.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Transformer Maintenance Officer shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Conduct regular inspections of transformers to assess their condition and identify potential issues 
• Perform diagnostic tests, including insulation resistance testing, oil analysis, and thermal imaging, to evaluate  transformer health 
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, tightening connections, and replacing worn  components, to prolong transformer lifespan 
• Inspect and maintain transformer substation sites to identify and resolve technical problems, ensuring equipment  is tidy and in good working condition 
• Address and rectify faults or malfunctions in transformers promptly to minimize downtime 
• Installation of new transformers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards 
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements during maintenance activities to ensure personal and  public safety 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to transformer maintenance 
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, test results, and transformer performance data 
• Prepare detailed reports on maintenance work, including any issues encountered and corrective actions taken  for the attention of the Maintenance Supervisor 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related field 
• A postgraduate degree or any relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage 
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in electrical maintenance, with a focus on transformers and high-voltage  equipment.

Attributes and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures, transformer operation, maintenance procedures, and  diagnostic testing methods 
• Strong knowledge of transformer installation and must have experienced the overhaul of transformers 
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals 
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations governing electrical maintenance work.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, under confidential Cover Letter, either by mail courier or in person enclosing Copies of Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees.

Applications should be submitted by courier to: 
The Managing Director,
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10 Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15, Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
Or
Electronic copies of the Applications can be submitted in a single PDF document named "[Full Name] – [Job Position] – Application" to: nesconi@aol.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.