Electrical Systems Specialist

**Job Title: Electrical Systems Specialist**

**Location:** Lagos, Nigeria (Ikorodu)

**Salary:** Competitive salary range (300k – 400k)

**Experience:** 4-5 years

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Specialist to join our team at Ascentech Services Limited. As a key member of our electrical engineering department, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical systems at our plant and client stations.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems, with a proven track record of troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems. You will work independently and as part of a team to ensure seamless integration and efficient user interaction with automated systems.

**Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and maintain plant electrical data to identify areas for improvement in equipment performance, driving the optimization of electrical systems.
• E nsure uninterrupted and reliable power supply to plant operations, overseeing electrical load management and fault analysis.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and panels both independently and within a team, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Lead initiatives to ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of critical electrical systems, including Black State Diesel Generators, electric motors, motor control panels, and breakers.
• Oversee and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control systems, particularly for the compression and decanting processes of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
• Independently or with a team, coordinate and execute electrical installation projects for both plant and client stations, ensuring all electrical work meets industry standards.
• Perform commissioning and decommissioning of Pressure Reduction and Metering Stations (PRMS) at client stations, ensuring proper setup and functionality.
• Collaborate with third parties, contractors, and internal teams to service electrical equipment and install PRMS systems, ensuring all electrical projects are completed on time and to specification.
• Take the lead in troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing instrumentation and control devices used for measuring and controlling pressure, flow, temperature, and level on compressors and PRMS.
• Provide technical assistance to third-party teams for the integration of instrumentation and controls into larger systems, especially during calibration and installation.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of advanced instrumentation and control systems for more efficient plant operations.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring continuous plant operation.
• Mentor and provide support to operators and maintenance staff, offering guidance on the effective use and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Perform routine maintenance of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interface) systems to ensure seamless integration and efficient user interaction with automated systems.
• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of control panels for new electrical equipment and devices, ensuring all systems meet safety standards and functional requirements.
• Apply industry best practices to ensure safety in the design and operation of electrical panels and associated devices, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

**Requirements:

• BSc or HND in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with strong knowledge of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control devices.
• Experience with commissioning and decommissioning of PRMS and related electrical infrastructure.
• Advanced understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and control panel designs.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in coordinating and overseeing electrical installation projects.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory compliance for electrical systems and panels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing technical expertise and leadership on electrical and instrumentation projects.