Electrical Technician at BURN Nigeria

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people - 51% of whom are women - is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Kano, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

About the Role

• Burn is looking for an Electrical Technician who will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial or manufacturing setting. 
• They ensure the smooth operation of electrical components, minimize downtime, and improve production efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including wiring issues, control systems, lighting systems and power supply problems using appropriate testing devices
• Assist with the installation of new electrical equipment and systems, ensuring correct wiring and connection according to electrical codes and standards
• Program and calibrate electrical control systems to optimize machine performance.
• Conduct safety inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with electrical codes and company safety policies.
• Identify electrical hazards and take corrective actions to prevent accidents.
• Keep accurate records of electrical maintenance activities, including repairs made, parts used, and work hours.
• Prepare detailed reports on electrical system performance and necessary upgrades or repairs.
• Work closely with other maintenance staff, production teams, and engineering to ensure the availability and reliability of electrical systems.
• Prepare and interpret technical diagrams.
• Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Work with MRO stores to procure and maintain electrical spares
• Working as a team member or alone to complete projects.
• Making decisions based on technical documents.
• Performing electrical quality testing and inspections.
• Should be able to work on shift basis.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Eng / HND in Electrical Engineering ( Essential )
• Minimum of 4 year in a manufacturing sector (Essential)
• Ability to read circuit diagrams (Essential)
• Understanding of PLC drives is Essential (Desirable).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
• BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).