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Chief Electrician

Primus Nigeria Limited - Port Harcourt, Rivers State


Posted: Jul 4th, 2018

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Responsibilities

Primus Nigeria Limited is a dynamic and development oriented company that specializes in the provision of  Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Management, Asset Integrity Management, Manpower Support and Environmental Services.

The company urgently requires the services of qualified candidates to fill the position of Chief Electrician.

Responsibilities

  • To analyse and resolve any problems of an electrical nature relative to Barge Operations and activities.
  • Responsible for routine electrical maintenance and repairs. Installs/power wiring to newly installed machines and equipment following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams and blue prints. Test/Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus using test equipment and repair/replace faulty components or recommend remediation within good marine standards. Assist other department personnel as required under the directive of the Chief Engineer
  • To liaise with the Chief Mechanic to ensure efficient operation of all equipment.
  • Will maintain General Alarm and Fire Bells in ready condition and organize periodic tests.
  • Will schedule a preventative maintenance program for all relevant equipment and systems.
  • To maintain equipment and job logs.
  • To investigate and initiate any methods and / or procedures which would result in a more efficient utilization of equipment / systems and minimize downtime.

Minimum: B.Sc/B.A
Experience: 7-10 year(s)
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Expires: 20-08-2018

General Requirements

  • Should have broad electrical background with working knowledge of AC/DC generators to 1500 KVA, air-conditioning units in 35-60 ton range, power distribution, DC welding machines, crane and winch control circuitry, basic electronics and radio / teletype communications, generator rebuild and alignment, air-electric controls and hydraulics.
  • Must be able to estimate and schedule materials and manhours. Should have working knowledge of barge operations, related mechanical equipment and delegates tasks to crew whose abilities are most compatible.
  • Conduct safety meetings and maintain equipment logs. Should be capable of effectively supervising a multinational crew.