Senior Electrical Engineer vacancy in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State

BU Power Limited is an Engineering firm, an integrated infrastructure service provider that provides captive and embedded power solution to meet the growing demand of the power sector. At BU Power, we make every penny count as we seek to understand the peculiar infrastructure requirement of our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Ilishan-Remo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Management:

• Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of all electrical equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and protection systems.
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems to minimize downtime and maximize plant efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.

Project Design & Implementation:

• Lead the design, modification, and upgrade of electrical systems and control panels.
• Review and approve electrical design drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical, instrumentation, and control teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Troubleshooting & Fault Resolution:

• Diagnose electrical faults and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Lead emergency response efforts for electrical incidents or outages.
• Ensure timely restoration of power and equipment functionality.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all electrical operations comply with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NEC) and local regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and electrical hazard analyses.
• Promote strict adherence to electrical lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Supervise junior engineers, electricians, and technicians.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance evaluations.
• Organize training sessions to enhance team competency in modern electrical systems and technologies.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for electrical systems, maintenance logs, and performance reports.
• Support budgeting and procurement of electrical equipment, tools, and spare parts.
• Prepare reports on system reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or HND) in Electrical / Power Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in a power generation or heavy industrial facility.
• Proven experience with HV/LV systems, generators, and protection relays.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of control systems, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Professional engineering certification (COREN or equivalent) is a strong advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills
• Deep understanding of electrical safety standards
• Project management and reporting proficiency
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using The Job Title as the subject of the email.