Field Operation Supervisor (Electrical) - Otumara at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Vagan Oil & Gas Limited is a Nigerian Private Limited liability Company registered under the Companies Acts of 1990, In line with the policies of the Nigerian service provision. The company core area of operation is to provide a broad spectrum of services ranging from Engineering, Pipeline & Flowline Construction / Repairs, Facility piping and maintenance, Wellhead & Christmas tree maintenance and servicing, Composite wrap technology, Equipment & Offshore/Marine Supplies etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operation Supervisor (Electrical) - Otumara

Location: Delta
Job type: Full-time
Start Date: 1st February 2026

Roles and Responsibilities
The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:

• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and diagnosis.
• Operation and maintenance of power systems
• Operation and maintenance of power generators
• Operation and maintenance of overhead transmission lines
• Installation and repair of HV & LV circuits/equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Areas.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections and close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.

Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation

• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

Requirements
Academics Qualification:

• Minimum of HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Work Experience:

• Possession of safety certification is also a strong added advantage.

Key Skills:

• Operation & maintenance of high voltage power generation systems. Competence in the troubleshooting of variable frequency drives, DAC start systems & fuel ignition systems and troubleshooting of high-capacity Brush alternator. etc.
• Assembly and wiring of HV switchboards.
• Assembly and wiring of LV switchboards.
• Experience in the assembly, wiring, installation, and commissioning of Motor Control Centre.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install and configure switchgears.
• Skilled in operation and maintenance of ABB MNSIS switchgear including RED615 and REF 615 relays.
• Ability to troubleshoot fused contactor & circuit breaker types of isolators and protection relay faults in high voltage switchgear. Experience in protection relay testing & fault simulation.
• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems
• Experience in Electric Motors and Controls systems maintenance (including high voltage & mega-watt motors with lube oil-based cooling systems)
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections.
• Experienced in HV switching operations with requisite certifications e.g. Shell SAEP certification
• Ability to carry out high-level integrity jointing of High Voltage underground cables in challenging environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.

Soft Skills (Added advantage):

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Proficiency in the use of Universal Tag Tool (UTL)
• Experience in the collaborative use of permit-to-work systems & high-voltage and lowvoltage electrical certificates.
• Knowledge of Worksite Hazard Management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work with other professionals to carry out RCAs & AARs
• A demonstrable high level of safety consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Age:

• <55 years.

Gender:

• Female / Male.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to info@vagangroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.