About this role
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN — HV/LV DISTRIBUTION, PANELS & EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
International Facilities Services Limited | Full time
Job Details
Date Opened 08/14/2026 Job Type Full time Industry Facilities Management Work
Experience
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5+ years
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Salary N200K/MONTH
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City GBAGADA
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State/Province Lagos
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Country Nigeria
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Zip/Postal Code 100234
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About Us
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International Facilities Services Ltd (IFS) is an integrated facilities management, engineering, and healthcare advisory company delivering smart, resilient, and future-ready environments across Africa.
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We partner with leading organizations to manage, modernize, and optimize mission-critical, corporate, industrial, and healthcare facilities—combining global best practices with strong local expertise.
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At IFS, we are driven by technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability, creating workplaces that perform better and infrastructure that lasts longer. We are building a team of professionals who are passionate about transforming spaces and powering Africa’s growth.
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Electrical Technician will maintain, inspect, and repair the site's full-scope electrical distribution infrastructure, spanning HV and LV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, earthing systems, and emergency lighting, working alongside the generator, solar, and UPS power management systems. The role requires a technician confident working independently on routine PPM and fault-finding while escalating HV/complex work appropriately, in a live, 24/7, high-footfall environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out scheduled PPM on HV and LV distribution boards, panels, transformers, and switchgear per manufacturer guidelines and statutory intervals.
- Inspect, test, and maintain earthing and bonding systems across the site to ensure continued compliance and safety.
- Maintain and test emergency lighting systems, including battery back-up units, to ensure continuous statutory compliance.
- Diagnose and repair LV electrical faults (distribution circuits, lighting, small power) and support HV fault investigation under supervision of senior/HV-authorised engineers.
- Support the interface between electrical distribution and standby power systems (generators, ATS/AMF panels, solar hybrid, UPS) during switching and changeover operations.
- Carry out thermal imaging surveys and connection-tightening on distribution boards and panels as part of PPM.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, test certificates, and defect reports using the facility's CMMS/CAFM platform.
- Respond promptly to electrical emergency call-outs, including out-of-hours where required.
- Strictly follow safe isolation, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and permit-to-work procedures at all times; no bypassing of safety systems or interlocks under any circumstance.
- Liaise with the Electrical Lead/Chief Engineer on parts requisition, defect escalation, and PPM scheduling.
Requirements
- OND/HND or Trade Certificate in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3–6 years' hands-on experience in commercial/industrial electrical maintenance, with demonstrable exposure to both HV and LV distribution systems.
- Working knowledge of distribution boards, transformers, earthing systems, and emergency lighting installations.
- HV authorisation/certification (or clear eligibility to obtain) is an advantage; LV-only candidates with strong potential will also be considered.
- Comfortable working with a CMMS/CAFM system for logging maintenance activity (training provided if not previously used).
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with a methodical, safety-first approach to work.
- Willingness to work shifts, be on standby/on-call, and respond to emergency call-outs outside normal hours.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider engineering team on a live operational site.
- Physically fit and able to work in plant-room/industrial environments, including at height and in confined spaces where applicable.
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Structured PPM environment with clear procedures, tools, and CMMS support.
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile facility with a full-scope HV/LV electrical infrastructure.
- Career development within a growing Integrated Facilities Management company, including pathway support toward HV authorisation.