Generator / Electrician Operator
JIJEDAPT Human Resources Consult Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
An established company is recruiting for the following position.
Job Purpose
- To ensure efficient operation, routine maintenance, and safe handling of power generators and electrical systems to guarantee uninterrupted power supply, prevent equipment failure, and maintain full compliance with safety, environmental, and OEM standards.
- Operate diesel and petrol generators in line with approved operating procedures.
- Start, stop, monitor, and control generators to ensure a stable and uninterrupted power supply.
- Maintain proper generator load balance and ensure smooth manual or automatic changeover (ATS).
- Monitor generator performance parameters and respond promptly to alarms or abnormalities.
- Maintain accurate daily logs of generator run hours, fuel consumption, and operational status.
- Carry out routine servicing of generators, including oil changes, filter replacement, belt inspection, coolant system checks, and load testing.
- Install, service, and repair Cummins and CAT generators, including engines, alternators, control panels, and auxiliary components.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on generators and associated equipment.
- Perform basic and intermediate repairs on generators, alternators, switchgear, and control systems.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with OEM standards and service schedules.
- Liaise with external technicians or OEM representatives for major repairs, overhauls, or warranty-related issues.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, sockets, switches, lighting systems, and distribution panels.
- Inspect electrical systems to detect faults, short circuits, overloads, or safety hazards.
- Ensure proper earthing, grounding, surge protection, and electrical safety compliance.
- Support electrical works during new installations, generator upgrades, or facility expansions.
- Calibrate, configure, and repair generator control systems and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
- Ensure seamless synchronization between mains power and generator supply.
- Test and verify control panel functionality after maintenance or repairs.
- Adhere strictly to electrical, mechanical, and generator safety procedures.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of diesel/petrol, lubricants, batteries, and spare parts.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Ensu...