Senior Electrical Technician
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 15 – 20 years
- Location Lagos
- City Ikeja
- Job Field Engineering / Technical 
- Salary Range ₦500,000 – ₦750,000/month
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the team member to test and troubleshoot electronic circuitry and subsystem components.
- Build and assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Carry out maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, automation, and instrumentation of equipment and chemical feed systems, pump drives, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
- Perform maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the electrical distribution infrastructure systems of the organisation
- Carry out thermography of electrical distribution panels and motor control
- Troubleshoot problems by gathering and analysing power quality data
- Perform maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of control systems and de-energized higher voltage equipment
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and installation of building circuits and similar equipment
- Perform maintenance of alarm and SCADA systems, electrical pneumatic and electronic controls, programmable controls, and other similar equipment
- Prepare reports, maintain records, and requisition supplies and parts
- Inspect and supervise work done by team members and external vendors.
- Perform Electrical Subsystem verification testing, calibration, and troubleshooting; document work and results in conformance with the company Standard Operating Procedures
- Build cables from sketches and Document cable assemblies
- Create other documentation as requested (Test Procedures, Work Instructions, Test Reports)
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including fixture development and process improvement
- Calibrate PCB assemblies and load programming patterns using personal computers
- Conduct inspections and testing of product components to ensure compliance to specifications and applicable standards
- Assists engineers in sourcing/procuring components and supplies of all electrical/electronic materials.
- Manage equipment used by Engineering and lab personnel
- Plus, any additional job assigned by the management
Job Requirements:
- B.Sc., HND or Master’s degree in electrical-electronics engineering and any professional certification
- Minimum of 20 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing company
- A good understanding of industrial electrical, electronics and instrumentation processes, both hands on and theory is required
- Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Effective communication skills in order to deliver superior performance
- Knowledge of electrical practices and theory, procedures and policies on data and networking
- Technical skills in electrical- electronics software and programming methods, computer hardware maintenance techniques and methods
- Knowledge of safety regulations, ladder logic and programmable logic controllers
- Solid knowledge of calibration methods and standards, and ladder logic diagrams and schematics
- Strong knowledge of practices and principles of system troubleshooting, and SCADA hardware and software systems
- Exceptional skill in applying discretion, judgment, and initiative within established guidelines, rules, and procedures
- Ability to define problems, determine facts, and draw accurate conclusions
- Skills to read and interpret schematics and blueprints and apply power and hand tools
- Maintain a good working relationship with employees, supervisors, suppliers, vendors, contractors and external public agencies.
- Ability and willingness to impact knowledge to new Technicians on production and maintenance of machines and equipment.
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Method of Application
Job Responsibilities:
- Designing industrial equipment such as automated manufacturing systems, or control systems used in the manufacturing industry
- Developing software for controls and other components of machines or systems
- Testing prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards or functionality requirements
- Developing mechanical designs and models using computer aided design software (CAD) systems
- Developing maintenance schedules and procedures for machinery based on manufacturer recommendations
- Supporting the development of new products by working directly with designers, manufacturers, and other engineers involved in the project
- Preparing proposals, reports, and other documents related to projects
- Reviewing customer requests to determine feasibility of design solutions
- Performing calculations to determine load capacity, stress limits, and other engineering metrics
- Establish and execute Design Verification test plans for embedded control software
- Manage the organized release of official control software versions to meet program content and timing requirements
- Work with Body Exterior engineers to identify and develop new hardware concepts and control strategies to support feature development
- Carry out to completion specific projects assigned by the Project Director
- Design a low-cost Automation System using microcontroller/PLC and Open-source Programming
- Responsible for design of electrical circuits conducting electrical circuit simulations and electromagnetic simulations
- Define electrical requirements and select appropriate technology for electrical devices
- Work with electrical distribution team to optimize integration
- Assembling mechanical, electrical and electronic components to make complex mechatronic systems
- Programming and installing finished equipment according to circuit diagrams and design drawings
- Create software for machine or system controllers and other parts.
- Test prototypes to make sure they adhere to functionality or safety standards.
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) tools, create mechanical designs and models.
- Create machine maintenance schedules and methods following manufacturer instructions.
- Plus, any additional jobs assigned daily
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics and Mechanical or Computer engineering.
- Minimum of 20 years’ experience in industrial Engineering preferably in manufacturing company
- Relevant certifications, registrations, and licenses and AutoCAD knowledge (will be an advantage)
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of different control technologies
- Superb creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and self-confidence.
- Extensive experience working on engineering projects.
- Ability to make decisions in high-stress situations.
- Great written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity and a growth mindset.
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