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Transformer Specialist
About this role
The role is for a Transformer Specialist to work on a turnkey project in Nigeria, with focus on installation, testing and commissioning of large power transformers at HV substations. It is a contract, resident position based in Onitsha, Anambra, for an initial 12 months.
What you would do
- Coordinate installation and commissioning interfaces with HV, protection and control, and customer teams.
- Perform and supervise transformer testing and commissioning, including turns ratio, winding resistance, vector group and OLTC tests.
- Supervise capacitance/tan delta tests and SFRA tests where required.
- Record test results and prepare commissioning reports and checklists; support final handover documentation and as-built records.
- Oversee defect identification, punch lists and corrective actions; manage energization activities and customer inspections.
- Ensure compliance with energy HSE, QA/QC and commissioning procedures and review vendor documentation.
What they are asking for
- Minimum 7 years of experience in power transformer installation, testing and commissioning.
- Experience operating OMICRON TESTRANO 600; knowledge of CPC 100 with CP TD1 and FRANEO 800.
- Knowledge of IEC 60076 and OEM procedures; relevant OEM training certificates mandatory.
- Experience with 330 MVA, 165 MVA and 60 MVA transformers, including oil handling and OLTC.
- English preferred.
- Resident position; immediate start for 12 months.
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