Industrial Electrician
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Petromech Engineering United Limited, a waste-management and oil-recycling company based in Kaduna, is hiring an Industrial Electrician to support electrical installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of production machinery, motors, generators, and control systems. The role requires practical electrical knowledge, relevant technical qualification or trade certification, and experience with VFDs and industrial control systems.
- Role is based in Kaduna, Nigeria
- Focus on industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance and breakdown support for production equipment
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Petromech Engineering United Limited, a waste-management and oil-recycling company based in Kaduna, is hiring an Industrial Electrician to support electrical installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of production machinery, motors, generators, and control systems. The role requires practical electrical knowledge, relevant technical qualification or trade certification, and experience with VFDs and industrial control systems.
- Role is based in Kaduna, Nigeria
- Focus on industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance and breakdown support for production equipment
- VFD and industrial control experience required; PLC knowledge is an advantage
- Requires relevant technical qualification, trade certificate, or vocational training
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Industrial Electrician at Petromech Engineering United Limited
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Oct 26, 2026, 9:06 AM
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“Petromech is a company based in Kaduna, Nigeria, that specializes in waste management. Its primary focus is the production of base oils and motor oils from used lubricants. The company also operates a 15,000 m² workshop equipped to handle a wide range of mechanical maintenance, repair, and manufacturing services.”
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Location: Kaduna
Key Responsibilities
- Follow approved isolation, lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and electrical safety procedures.
- Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce equipment breakdowns and production downtime.
- Inspect and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, switches, and related machine control components.
- Install and terminate cables, cable trays, conduits, and equipment connections.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults in production machinery, pumps, motors, compressors, and workshop equipment.
- Coordinate with production and mechanical maintenance teams during equipment installation, breakdowns, and repairs.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, faults, repairs, and spare parts requirements.
- Maintain tools and testing instruments in good condition and keep work areas clean and organised.
- Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, distribution boards, control panels, and industrial electrical equipment.
- Inspect earthing systems, protective devices, and electrical installations, and report unsafe conditions promptly.
- Support the maintenance of generators, changeover panels, and associated power supply systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot three-phase motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, overload protection devices, and control circuits.
Requirements
- Practical knowledge of motor protection, electrical isolation, earthing, and safe working procedures.
- Relevant technical qualification, trade certificate, or vocational training in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with production and maintenance teams.
- Experience with VFDs and industrial control systems; basic PLC fault-finding knowledge is an advantage.
- Experience working around oil processing or other flammable-material environments is an advantage.
- Competence in using electrical testing instruments, including multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers.
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a factory, manufacturing plant, or mechanical workshop.
- Strong hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems, industrial motors, control panels, and machinery maintenance.
- Ability to diagnose electrical faults systematically and carry out repairs within authorised responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a disciplined approach to safety.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CVs in PDF to:
- [email protected]
- using “Industrial Electrician” as the subject of the mail.
- Note:
- Applicants should clearly describe their industrial electrical experience, machinery and control systems worked on, relevant qualifications, and previous employers.
- Application Deadline:
- 9th November, 2026.
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