Operation & Maintenance Technician at Egbin Power Plc

Job Title: Operation & Maintenance Technician

Job Description

• The Operation and Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out all corrective, breakdown, and preventive maintenance activities associated with the day-to-day operation of a steam turbine power plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of control valves, safety valves, etc. 
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Basic knowledge of types of valves.
• Good use of hand tools (eg, Spanners, screwdrivers, etc). 
• Knowledge of different cycles used for gas and steam turbines. 
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance of mechanical equipment like valves, steam traps, etc. 
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation systems.
• Install, calibrate, inspect, test and maintain field instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters, analysers, switches, and sensors, etc). 
• Troubleshoot and repair control loops, actuators, positioners and control valves. 
• Inspect, maintain and repair electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, switchgears and motor control centres (MCCs). 
• Interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs for fault finding and repair work. 
• Document maintenance activities, calibration records and updates to technical documentation. 
• Ensure safety rules and safe work procedures are followed by themselves and others with them.
• Understand and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineer, Team Lead, Unit Head and Head of Department.
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other relevant data protection laws and policies.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects, and Impacts as they relate to their jobs.

Education & Work Experience

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or any other relevant engineering discipline (STEM Discipline).
• Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of the simulator system, latest maintenance technologies and trends.
• In-depth knowledge about power plant operation and emergencies.
• Good knowledge about equipment, working and maintenance aspects.
• Good knowledge of new know-how and developments in power plants and computers.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge of electrical, I&C maintenance and plant operation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a preventive maintenance culture. 
• Basic knowledge of how to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under challenging conditions.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 31st August, 2025, 10:59PM. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://egbin-power.com/careers-2/