Electrician at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Akwa Ibom 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Maintain motors, pumps, control panels, MCCs (Motor Control Centers), and switch gear.
• Check and maintain lighting systems, cables, and earthing systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in plant equipment and systems.
• Attend breakdowns promptly to reduce plant downtime.
• Replace faulty components such as contactors, relays, breakers, and wiring.
• Install new electrical equipment, panels, and wiring as required.
• Support plant upgrades, modifications, and expansion projects.
• Ensure installations comply with electrical standards and safety codes.
• Assist in maintaining control systems, sensors, and basic instrumentation wiring.
• Check connections for PLC panels, field instruments, and control circuits (as required).
• Follow all electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Ensure safe handling of electrical tools and testing instruments.
• Use appropriate PPE while working.
• Report on electrical hazards and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Record maintenance activities, breakdown reports, and repairs.
• Maintain equipment maintenance logs.
• Assist in preparing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with operations and mechanical teams during maintenance work.
• Support plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.

 Functional Skills:

• Electrical Maintenance
• Troubleshooting & Repairs
• Installation Works
• Control & Instrumentation Support
• Safety Compliance
• Documentation
• Communication & Coordination

Behavioural Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Willingness to work in shifts
• Responsibility and discipline
• Safety awareness
• Communication Skills

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Technical Certificate / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related trade.

 Experience: 

• 6–8 years’ experience in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in water treatment, process plant, or utilities.

Certifications

• Any Valid electrician license or certification (as per local regulations).

Selection Criteria:

• Expert knowledge of motor control and protection systems.
• Should have proven ability to perform electrical fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Should possess required experience with motors, control panels, MCC, PCC, and switchgear systems.
• Should possess required experience in cable laying, termination, and panel wiring.
• Should have proven ability and Familiarity with electrical testing tools and instruments
• Should have good basic understanding of PLC panels and control circuits.
• Should have good basic knowledge of electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout.
• Should have proven ability to respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.