Instrumentation & Control Lead at First Independent Power Limited (FIPL)

First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) is a Power Generation company located in Rivers state with 4 simple gas turbine power plants with a total capacity of 541MW.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired FIPL.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrumentation & Control Lead

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilties

• Lead control, automation, and instrumentation maintenance to ensure reliable and accurate power plant performance.
• Lead maintenance of GT, BOP, and auxiliary I&C systems.
• Optimize MTBF and MTTR using predictive and preventive strategies.
• Manage DCS, PLC, SCADA, turbine control, and protection systems.
• Oversee calibration, control logic documentation, and vendor performance.
• Manage budget, procurement, team development, and QHSE compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Electrical, Electronic, I&C, or Computer Engineering / Science
• 7+ years experience, including leadership
• COREN.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiter@fipl-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.