Electrical Engineer Trainee

The Electrical Engineer Trainee participates in a structured technical development programme aimed at building the theoretical knowledge, practical competence, engineering capabilities, and professional skills required for electrical operations within the Plant and Equipment Department at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.

Job Details

• Support Electrical Supervisors, engineers and workshop teams in the coordination and execution of electrical activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of manpower planning, task allocation, work supervision, and operational leadership.
• Participate in technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and training activities within assigned workshop teams.
• Develop communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Promote discipline, accountability, safety awareness, and quality-conscious working practices.
• Comply with PED HSE procedures, electrical safety regulations, and applicable environmental requirements.
• Develop knowledge and practical competence in electrical isolation, LOTO, earthing, protective devices, and safe testing methods.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses, risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident prevention activities.
• Recognize and report unsafe electrical conditions, defective equipment, and non-compliant working practices.
• Develop understanding of electrical maintenance costs, spare parts consumption, resource utilization, and operating expenses.
• Support technically sound and cost-efficient repair and maintenance decisions.
• Assist in preparing material requirements, technical estimates, and cost evaluations for electrical works.
• Identify potential cost savings through appropriate repair methods, efficient material utilization, and energy-saving measures.
• Support analysis of recurring failures, rework, and avoidable electrical maintenance expenses.
• Assist in preparing electrical service, maintenance, and installation plans under the guidance of the responsible Supervisor or Engineer.
• Support work preparation, including required materials, tools, drawings, technical documents, manpower input, and work sequences.
• Participate in the preparation and coordination of daily and weekly electrical work schedules.
• Support electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime and operational delays.
• Monitor assigned work progress and report technical obstacles, material shortages, or deviations from planned activities.
• Develop competence in planning, prioritization, and efficient coordination of electrical work.
• Support execution and verification of electrical works in accordance with OEM standards, PED procedures, and applicable electrical regulations.
• Participate in electrical inspections, measurements, functional testing, and quality verification activities.
• Develop competence in interpreting technical specifications, drawings, inspection criteria, and test results.
• Support investigation of electrical defects, recurring failures, rework, and non-conformities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, and technical documentation.
• Assist in developing and applying inspection checklists, testing procedures, and quality standards.
• Support electrical maintenance and engineering services provided to PED workshops, project sites, and equipment users.
• Assist in identifying and clarifying electrical requirements, operational concerns, and technical problems.
• Develop professional communication skills for reporting work progress, technical findings, and required follow-up.
• Support timely and reliable service delivery in accordance with PED standards and operational requirements.
• Support technical identification and verification of electrical spare parts, components, materials, and equipment.
• Assist in assessing component suitability, technical specifications, and alternative electrical parts.
• Participate in the inspection and verification of subcontracted electrical works under supervision.
• Coordinate technical information with Stores, Procurement, and external service providers as assigned.
• Report material defects, specification deviations, and quality concerns through the responsible functions.
• Develop practical competence in electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, fault finding, and technical problem-solving.
• Participate in electrical inspections, condition assessments, measurements, testing, and verification activities.
• Assist in preparing and interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Support electrical calculations and equipment sizing for installations, power supply systems, cabling, protection devices, and distribution equipment under engineering supervision.
• Gain practical exposure to generators, electrical machines, control systems, power distribution, and renewable or hybrid electrical systems.
• Support technical investigations, failure analysis, component evaluations, and engineering improvement activities.
• Assist in preparing electrical estimates, material specifications, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in electrical installations, testing, commissioning, and technical verification activities under competent supervision.
• Support application and development of electrical maintenance procedures, diagnostic methods, and technical standards.
• Participate actively in all theoretical training, practical assignments, rotations, and development activities defined by the programme.
• Maintain complete and accurate training records, technical reports, assessments, and programme logbooks.
• Support correct documentation of electrical activities, inspections, failures, and material usage in JOE / SAP or other designated systems.
• Participate in workshop performance reviews, audits, technical investigations, and improvement initiatives.
• Complete assigned projects and demonstrate progressive development of technical, practical, and professional competencies.
• Comply with programme assessments, performance reviews, and formal exit-gate requirements.
• Carry out additional assignments under the guidance of the responsible Supervisor, Workshop Manager, or PED Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0 - 1-year Experience
• Not more than 26 years of age.
• Additional technical qualifications, OEM training, or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Recent graduates or early-career professionals with relevant technical interest and aptitude.
• Practical experience in electrical maintenance, workshops, industrial installations, or technical engineering activities is an advantage.
• Internal candidates with relevant engineering qualifications and previous PED workshop experience are particularly encouraged.
• Demonstrated interest in developing technical, practical, and professional competence within electrical operations.