Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Posting

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Ikeja, Lagos. Originally established as a joint venture, it is now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. SVNL operates a modern facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and more, adhering to GMP standards.

The company is NAFDAC-approved and partners with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support local drug production. Its product portfolio includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Makun City, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems and equipment within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• The successful candidate will ensure reliable plant operations while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards, and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults affecting production machinery and utility systems.
• Maintain electrical panels, motors, control circuits, sensors, switches, contactors, relays, and other electrical components.
• Support the maintenance of pharmaceutical production equipment, including tablet compression, granulation, coating, filling, packaging, and other process equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, VFD, motor control, and automation systems where applicable.
• Conduct routine inspection and testing of electrical installations and equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and work orders.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and modification activities.
• Ensure electrical maintenance activities comply with GMP, electrical safety requirements, SOPs, and company policies.
• Support maintenance activities involving HVAC, compressors, generators, pumps, water systems, and other pharmaceutical utilities.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Maintain appropriate spare parts and recommend replacement of obsolete or defective components.
• Participate in emergency response, safety inspections, and maintenance improvement projects.

Pharmaceutical / GMP Responsibilities:

• Follow GMP requirements when working in production and controlled areas.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality or cause contamination.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities where required.
• Follow approved procedures for maintenance work in cleanrooms and other controlled environments.

Requirements

• B.Eng. / B.Sc. / HND in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated production environment.
• Practical experience with industrial electrical systems, motors, control panels, PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Understanding of GMP, electrical safety, and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts and respond to equipment breakdowns when required.

Key Skills:

• Industrial electrical maintenance
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• PLC and automation troubleshooting
• Motor and control systems
• VFDs and electrical panels
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Pharmaceutical utilities
• GMP compliance
• Electrical safety
• Root-cause analysis
• Maintenance documentation
• Teamwork and communication.

Salary

N250,000 - N380,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

30th October, 2026.