Electrical Operator, CPP

About this role

HBM Nigeria Plc is recruiting for an Electrical Operator for CPP, based in Ashaka, Gombe. The role involves performing switching operations for generators and distribution equipment, monitoring generator performance, and completing shift reports. The candidate will participate in root cause analysis of generator trips, conduct risk assessments, and supervise contracted works. The position supports plant start-up, shutdowns, electrical trips, and equipment restoration within a power plant environment. The company is part of the Huaxin Building Materials Group and operates in the Nigerian building solutions sector.

What you would do

• Maintain hourly engine running parameter records and report deviations.
• Supervise and ensure quality of contracted works.
• Conduct root cause analysis for generator failures and implement action plans.
• Create work requests.
• Perform first-level inspections and capture abnormal conditions.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping.
• Conduct risk assessments for all switching operations.
• Carry out synchronising operations and switching of 132kV breakers and 11kV power distribution.
• Operate and monitor generators, switch gear, transformers, MCCs, and distribution systems.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and equipment restoration after faults or trips.

What they are asking for

• OND or Trade Test 3 certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience supporting plant start-up, shutdown, emergency shutdowns, and recovery after electrical trips or outages.
• Experience performing electrical switching, isolation, energisation/de-energisation, and synchronization.
• Hands-on experience operating generators, switch gear, transformers, MCCs, and distribution systems in a power plant.
• Knowledge of safety practices including PTW, LOTO and safe isolation.
• Ability to analyse data from running generators.
• Knowledge of basic power generation, electrical, electronics and pneumatic systems.

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