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Electrical Technician

African Foundries Limited (AFL)
Ogijo, Ogun Posted Oct 20, 2026
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About this role

Electrical Technician

Location: Ogijo, Ogun Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance:

  • Perform routine inspection, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment in the SMS.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electric arc furnaces (EAF), induction furnaces, ladle furnaces (LF), and associated electrical systems, as applicable.
  • Maintain motors, pumps, fans, blowers, conveyors, gearboxes, and other electrically driven equipment.
  • Inspect and maintain transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, and distribution panels.
  • Check electrical cables, busbars, cable terminations, and earthing systems.
  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.

Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairs:

  • Diagnose electrical faults in motors, control circuits, power distribution systems, and automation equipment.
  • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, and industrial instrumentation.
  • Identify faults in furnace control systems, electrode regulation systems, and hydraulic or pneumatic control circuits.
  • Use electrical testing instruments such as multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other diagnostic tools.
  • Attend emergency breakdowns and restore equipment to safe operating condition as quickly as possible.
  • Assist in root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring faults.

Steel Melting Shop Equipment Support:

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  • Support the electrical maintenance of SMS equipment, including:
  • Furnace electrical and control systems.
  • Ladle transfer cars and charging systems.
  • Overhead cranes and material-handling equipment.
  • Continuous casting machine (CCM) electrical drives and control systems.
  • Cooling water pumps and associated utility systems.
  • Dust extraction systems, fume extraction fans, and bag filters.
  • Hydraulic power packs and auxiliary equipment.
  • Monitor equipment performance and report abnormal operating conditions.
  • Coordinate with production and mechanical maintenance teams during planned shutdowns and breakdown maintenance.

Safety and Compliance:

  • Follow all electrical safety procedures and plant safety regulations.
  • Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before working on electrical equipment.
  • Verify isolation and absence of voltage before commencing electrical work.
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Observe electrical safety requirements when working near high-voltage equipment, hot metal, and furnace operations.
  • Report unsafe conditions, near misses, electrical hazards, and equipment defects.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards and company procedures.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Record all maintenance activities, breakdown details, and repairs completed.

  • Maintain electrical inspection checklists and equipment maintenance records.

  • Report recurring faults, defective components, and spare-parts requirements.

  • Assist in preparing preventive maintenance schedules.

  • Update maintenance work orders and equipment history records.

  • Provide shift handover reports detailing equipment status and pending maintenance work.

  • Qualifications and Experience

  • National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Industrial Electrical Technology.

  • Typically, 2–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a steel plant or heavy manufacturing environment.

  • Relevant electrical trade certification or apprenticeship training is an advantage.

  • Experience in a Steel Melting Shop, rolling mill, foundry, or similar heavy industrial facility is preferred.

  • Knowledge of industrial motors, motor control circuits, electrical protection systems, and troubleshooting techniques.

  • Experience with PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and industrial automation is an advantage.

  • Familiarity with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, where appropriately trained and authorized.

Application Closing Date

28th October, 2026.

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