Academics
- Minimum of WAEC qualification
Age
- <60 years.
Start Date
- 01/03/2024
Work Experience
- Experience in SPDC gas plant and flow station operations (Preferably Northbank/SouthBank/Yokri Facilities) is a strong prerequisite.
Key Skills
- Operation & maintenance of high voltage power generation systems and equipment including Solar Taurus 60,Centaur 40 and Mars 100 turbines with specific competence in the troubleshooting of turbotronic control systems; troubleshooting of variable frequency drives, DAC start systems & fuel ignition systems and troubleshooting of high-capacity Brush alternator, Power Management systems. etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot, install and configure MControls, MLinks in ABB MNSIS switchgear.
- Skilled in operation and maintenance of ABB MNSIS switchgear including Mstarts, MViews, RED615 and REF 615 relays.
- Skilled in operation and maintenance of Schneider electric 11KV switchgear including MICOM 141, 143, 242,343 relays.
- Ability to troubleshoot fused-contactor & circuit breaker types of isolators and protection relay faults in high voltage switchgear. Experience in protection relay testing & fault simulation.
- Ability to operate and maintain PLC-based load management systems with master-slave connections to other remote LMS stations.
- Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems (Experience in the following generators: CAT G3512, G3516, D3512, D3516).
- Experience in Electric Motors and Controls systems maintenance (including high voltage & mega-watt motors with lube oil-based cooling systems)
- Experience in operation & maintenance of high-voltage transformers with Verifiable Certification from NAPTIN
- Experience in Atlas Copco SF11 systems and mobile compressor maintenance.
- Experience in Cathodic protection Transformer Rectifier maintenance.
- Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections with specific competence in earth pit loop requirements.
- Experienced in HV switching operations with requisite certifications e.g. Shell SAEP certification
- Ability to carry out high-level integrity jointing of High Voltage underground cables in challenging environments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.
Soft Skills (Added advantage)
- Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
- Knowledge and use of SAP tool especially for maintenance work planning
- Proficiency in the use of Universal Tag Tool (UTL)
- Experience in the collaborative use of electronic permit-to-work systems & high-voltage and low-voltage electrical certificates
- Knowledge of worksite hazard management
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Good Communication skills & a team player
- Ability to work with other professionals to carry out RCAs & AARs
- A demonstrable high level of safety consciousness
- Ability to work under pressure with resilience
- Good organizational skills
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:
- Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and diagnosis.
- Operation and maintenance of power turbines
- Operation and maintenance of onshore sited CAT generators
- Operation and maintenance of overhead transmission lines
- Installation and repair of HV & LV circuits/equipment.
- Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Areas.
- Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections and close-out on SAP.
- Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
- Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
- Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.
- Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.
- Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
- Switching in power distribution systems.
- Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
- Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
- Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.
Work Cycle and Conditions
- Successful candidate will hit the ground running working on a mix of equipment.
- The work location is Swamp/field-based Delta /Bayelsa state) accessible via Helicopter.
- The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (6am to 6pm) routine over a 21-day period.
- There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule .
- The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
- There may be need for periodic visits to Shell Industrial Area for trainings and official assignments.
- Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@vagangroup.com using the position as subject of email.