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VFD Specialist
About this role
A VFD Specialist is needed for Dangote Cement Plc, based in Obajana, Kogi. The role focuses on operational variable frequency drives (VFDs) across low and medium voltage types and involves supporting multiple brands such as Siemens, ABB, SEW-Eurodrive, WEG, Nordac, Emerson, Schneider, and Vacon. The position requires overseeing preventive maintenance, training and leadership on VFD systems, monitoring performance, and enforcing safe work procedures for VFD operations and maintenance. The employer is part of Dangote Group, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with its operations centred in Lagos. The job is aimed at experienced maintenance professionals with strong hands-on VFD expertise and managerial exposure.
What you would do
- Implement preventive maintenance programmes for VFD drives according to schedule.
- Provide training and leadership on VFD functionality and troubleshooting.
- Review VFD performance and daily operation status.
- Enforce safety standards and procedures for VFD operation and maintenance.
- Monitor maintenance effectiveness and recommend improvements.
- Oversee day-to-day management of VFD related activities and teams.
- Evaluate VFD performance data and generate actionable insights.
- Coordinate with other maintenance functions on VFD issues.
- Assist in updates to VFD programming parameters as needed.
- Manage spares and maintenance planning for VFD panels.
What they are asking for
- Twenty (20) years of demonstrated maintenance experience with VFD panels, including hands-on troubleshooting.
- Three years of managerial experience.
- Strong knowledge of VFD programming parameters and up/download processes.
- Extensive knowledge of VFD drive operation, maintenance, and spares management.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication Engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in VFD panel troubleshooting and spare parts selection.
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