Industrial Electrician

About this role

Petromech Engineering United Limited in Kaduna is seeking an Industrial Electrician. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems in a manufacturing and workshop environment, with a focus on oil processing facilities. The company operates a large workshop and provides mechanical maintenance, repair, and manufacturing services. The position requires coordinating with production and maintenance teams and ensuring electrical safety procedures are followed.

What you would do

• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and electrical safety procedures.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Inspect and troubleshoot VFDs, sensors, switches, and control components.
• Install and terminate cables, trays, conduits, and equipment connections.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in production machinery, pumps, motors, and compressors.
• Coordinate with production and mechanical teams during installation, breakdowns, and repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, faults, repairs, and spare parts needs.
• Maintain tools, testing instruments, and keep work areas clean and organised.
• Maintain and repair electrical wiring, distribution boards, control panels, and industrial equipment.

What they are asking for

• Practical knowledge of motor protection, earthing, isolation, and safe working procedures.
• Technical qualification or vocational training in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with production and maintenance teams.
• Experience with VFDs and industrial control systems; basic PLC fault-finding is an advantage.
• Experience in oil processing or flammable environments is an advantage.
• Competence in using electrical testing instruments (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience as an industrial electrician in factory or workshop settings.
• Strong hands-on experience with three-phase systems, industrial motors, control panels, and machinery maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a disciplined safety approach.

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