• Application Deadline: Sun, 9 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Maintenance Engineer - Electrical



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Anambra




• City Onitsha




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Location: Onitsha, Anambra State.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and equipment


• Trouble shoot and maintain production equipment which includes hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems


• Repair and replace electric and electronic components such as motors, contactors, relays, timers, any kind of switches, sensors, PLC’s, Valves, motor controls, etc.


• Run new power supply lines to new and relocated equipment according to  Electrical Safety Code and other applicable standards and regulations


• Wire new control panels according to drawings and verbal instructions under consideration of Electrical Safety Code and other applicable standards and regulations


• Use different PLC programming devices including software to modify and to read logic control programs


• Pass on information, experience and knowledge to other maintenance employees with regards to repair jobs, preventive maintenance, problem symptoms observed during shift.


• Listen to information, experiences and knowledge passed on by previous shift maintenance employees, to ensure effective, non-repetitious problem solving and machine repair


• Inform Maintenance Manager about changes in electric circuits and updates of the original diagrams


• Help to maintain adequate hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic spare part inventory levels in stock room


• Maintain and take owner ship in work order and preventive/predictive maintenance system by filling in the required forms and enter data into the computer


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and production supporting equipment as outlined in the individual work instructions


• Ensure work area and machines are kept clean, organized and tidy at all times


• Store equipment and tools properly when not in use


• Work in a cost effective manner and maintains a high standard of quality and excellent workmanship at all times


• Remain objective and open to new systems which may occasionally be introduced within the company or department


• Perform other related duties as assigned


• Assist in production process operation


• Implement preventive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.


• Maintain accurate records of equipment downtime and resolution times.


• Prepare reports on equipment performance and maintenance trends.


• Supervise and coach the electrical team to ensure optimal performance. 


• Oversee the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, machinery, and motors

Qualifications:

• 5+years' experience in maintenance role


• Minimum of HND, B. Engr/ B. Tech in any technical or engineering related discipline e.g. electrical, electronic, mechanical, process or production engineering, materials science etc.


• Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the NSE,COREN will be added advantage


• Working knowledge of electric circuit consisting of relays, PC and PLC logic (i.e. Schneider, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron)


• The ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications in order to provide troubleshooting and repair services


• The ability to complete task with constant interruptions 


• Oversee the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, machinery, and motors.

Basic Skills:

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development


• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers


• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills


• Excellent analytical and problem  solving abilities


• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines


• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets


• Technical mind set