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:
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Record all maintenance activities, breakdown details, and repairs completed.
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Maintain electrical inspection checklists and equipment maintenance records.
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Report recurring faults, defective components, and spare-parts requirements.
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Assist in preparing preventive maintenance schedules.
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Update maintenance work orders and equipment history records.
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Provide shift handover reports detailing equipment status and pending maintenance work.
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Qualifications and Experience
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National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Industrial Electrical Technology.
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Typically, 2–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a steel plant or heavy manufacturing environment.
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Relevant electrical trade certification or apprenticeship training is an advantage.
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Experience in a Steel Melting Shop, rolling mill, foundry, or similar heavy industrial facility is preferred.
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Knowledge of industrial motors, motor control circuits, electrical protection systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
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Experience with PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and industrial automation is an advantage.
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Familiarity with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, where appropriately trained and authorized.
Application Closing Date
28th October, 2026.