Location:
No.10 Gumel-Gujungu Rd., Gujungu, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Industry:
Fertilizer Manufacturing
Accommodation:
Free company accommodation provided
Salary:
Competitive and negotiable based on experience and technical capability
Job Summary
We are a Chinese compound fertilizer manufacturing company located in Gujungu, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Our factory has completed the major construction and installation stage and is currently entering trial production and normal operation.
We are seeking an experienced and responsible
Electrical & Utilities Maintenance Engineer
to take charge of the daily maintenance, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of the factory’s electrical, water supply, plumbing and utility systems.
The successful candidate will gradually take over the responsibilities currently handled by our expatriate electrical and utilities engineer and will be expected to independently support the stable operation of the factory.
This position is suitable for a practical engineer who has solid industrial experience, good troubleshooting ability and is willing to work permanently at the factory.
Key Responsibilities
The engineer will be responsible Maintaining and troubleshooting factory electrical systems, including:
Three-phase electrical systems
Distribution boards
MCC panels
Circuit breakers
Contactors
Overload relays
Motor starters
Electrical cables and connections
Industrial lighting and socket systems
Troubleshooting and maintaining electric motors, pumps and other electrical equipment.
Performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance of factory electrical systems.
Maintaining factory water supply and plumbing systems, including:
Water pumps
Water tanks
Pipes
Valves
Toilets and sanitary systems
Factory and accommodation water systems
Diagnosing electrical faults and taking appropriate corrective action.
Supporting the maintenance of production machinery when electrical or simple mechanical faults occur.
Assisting with basic mechanical maintenance such as:
Bearings
Gearboxes
Couplings
Belts
Chains
Conveyors
Pumps
Monitoring electrical equipment condition and identifying potential failures before breakdown occurs.
Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance according to company procedures.
Keeping maintenance records, fault reports and spare parts records.
Communicating with Chinese engineers and equipment suppliers when technical support is required.
Reading and understanding basic electrical drawings, equipment manuals and technical documentation.
Ensuring that all maintenance activities comply with safety requirements.
Supporting emergency maintenance when unexpected production equipment failures occur.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
HND or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of
5 years of industrial maintenance experience
.
Practical experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and industrial electrical equipment.
Able to independently troubleshoot electrical faults.
Good knowledge of water supply systems, pumps and plumbing.
Good spoken and written English.
Able to communicate clearly with management, foreign engineers and equipment suppliers.
Willing to live and work in Gujungu, Jigawa State.
Strong sense of responsibility and ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates who have experience in one or more of the following:
Fertilizer manufacturing
Chemical plants
Cement factories
Feed mills
Flour mills
Food processing plants
Other continuous manufacturing industries
Additional advantages include:
Fertilizer plant maintenance experience
Mechanical maintenance skills
PLC troubleshooting
VFD/inverter troubleshooting
Motor control circuits
Star-delta motor starters
Sensors and instrumentation
Conveyor maintenance
Gearbox maintenance
Welding or fabrication knowledge
Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in candidates who are not only academically qualified but also highly practical.
The ideal candidate should be able to independently identify and solve common factory maintenance problems instead of relying entirely on external technicians.
We value engineers who are:
Hands-on
Reliable
Safety-conscious
Responsible
Calm under pressure
Good at fault diagnosis
Willing to learn
Able to work independently
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive monthly salary based on experience and technical ability.
Free company accommodation.
Stable long-term employment opportunity.
Opportunity to work in a growing Chinese compound fertilizer manufacturing company.
Technical exposure to fertilizer production equipment and industrial systems.
Applicants should clearly state any experience in fertilizer, chemical, cement or other manufacturing industries.