Senior Technician (Generator House) at Cormart Nigeria Limited

Cormart Nigeria Limited is one of the leading chemical and food raw materials companies in Nigeria. Since its inception in 1980, it has been on the forefront of production, importation, stocking and distribution of chemicals and other raw materials. We provide premium products and services across the paint, confectionaries, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries.

With cutting edge and cost effective products and solutions, Cormart represents the business interests of top multinational companies who wish to do business in Nigeria. Cormart is committed to the continuous increase of local production and expansion of its products range.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technician (Generator House)

Location: KM51, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilties
Power Generation Management:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain gas generators (Jenbacher J312, Jenbacher J412) and Caterpillar diesel generators to ensure continuous and reliable power supply.
• Manage load optimisation, fuel efficiency, generator synchronisation, load sharing, and changeover operations.
• Execute routine inspections, Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), and condition-based monitoring in accordance with OEM standards.
• Monitor all key operational parameters (temperature, pressure, fuel consumption, running hours) and take prompt corrective action where deviations occur.
• Maintain accurate generator logs, operating hours records, and fault histories.

Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on generators, control systems, and auxiliary equipment with minimal downtime.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, raise work orders, and implement corrective actions within agreed response times.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and propose long-term engineering solutions or equipment upgrades.
• Maintain a fault register and track Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) metrics.
• Electrical Distribution & Control Systems
• Operate and maintain Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) power distribution panels, automatic/manual changeover panels, and associated switchgear.
• Perform safe switching operations and ensure system stability during power transitions and generator changeovers.
• Monitor and test protection systems including overcurrent, undervoltage, phase failure, earth fault, and overload relays.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant standards (IEE, NEPA/EKEDC guidelines, and internal safety procedures).

Utilities Equipment Management:

• Operate and maintain compressed air systems, including Ingersoll Rand air compressors and dryers, ensuring adequate supply pressure, dryness, and quality.
• Maintain utility equipment service records and ensure compliance with inspection and calibration schedules.
• Critical Spares & Inventory Management
• Maintain and update the Critical Spares Register (CSR) for all generator and utility equipment.

Qualifications

• HND or B.Eng. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related disciplines).
• 4 - 5 years’ hands-on experience in a power plant or industrial utilities environment.
• Generator Exp. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining gas generators (Jenbacher preferred) and diesel generators (Caterpillar preferred).
• Certifications Relevant technical certifications (e.g., City & Guilds, COREN, or OEM-issued generator/electrical certification) are an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to career.cormart@clicktgi.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.