Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer at a Reputable Oil & Gas Company - Ellasot Consulting

Posted on Mon 04th May, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Ellasot Consulting - Our client, a reputable Oil & Gas company, is recruiting a competent and detail-oriented candidate to join its operations team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all electrical maintenance activities in the power plant to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and systems.
  • The role provides technical leadership, supervises the maintenance team, and supports operations through timely issue resolution and continuous improvement
  • This role is suited for professionals with Electrical & Maintenance experience within the Oil and gas servicing sector who can effectively minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for all electrical systems in the power plant. Provide the necessary routine maintenance and ensure 100% availability of the plant systems
  • Responsible for approving all procurement needs & design work for the electrical maintenance unit
  • Responsible for reviewing vendors' method statements for conformity with standards and managing vendors according to contract terms
  • Ensure the availability of spares, tools, and equipment for maintenance
  • Responsible for budget preparation, resource planning, and allocation.
  • Maintain accurate records of faults, repairs, and maintenance activities
  • Conduct routine inventory checks of electrical spares to ensure availability and readiness.
  • Responsible for team performance, reviews, trainings & development needs
  • Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentation as required by the Team Lead.
  • Approve all procurement needs and maintenance design work in the electricalmaintenance unit
  • Ensure full compliance with QHSE requirements for electrical units
  • Undertake any other assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. / M.Sc in Electrical Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5-12 years of experience in the Engineering field and the power industry
  • Should possess relevant professional certifications – COREN/NSE, CMRP, PMP, etc.
  • Technical knowledge of electrical systems & equipment history in the power plant
  • Technical knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures for the maintenance of electrical devices
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures for Electrical maintenance
  • Knowledge of modern maintenance management practices and spares inventory management
  • Operations excellence & operational decision-making
  • Safety Requirements & Statutory guidelines related to electrical equipment engineering
  • Professional certification – COREN is an added advantage

Experience:

  • Oil and gas/ Power House: 5 years (Required).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
frontdeskellasot@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only candidates who are resident in, or willing to relocate to Port Harcourt, will be considered.