At Viabonam Corporate Services - We help our clients Simplify, re-energize, and Grow their businesses in Nigeria. Expanding the geographic footprints of our client’s business into Nigeria will always pose a risky and expensive proposition – the risks have not gone away, they’ve just shifted. That’s where we come in We provide tailor-made solutions that drive businesses to success including everything required for a genuine presence’ in Nigeria from company formation, tax-efficient corporate structuring, and full local business support from our offices in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Electrical Technician (Oil and Gas Experience) Location: Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Electrical Technician is responsible for executing electrical installation, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities during oil and gas greenfield and construction projects.
The role involves installing electrical equipment, cable trays, conduits, power and control cables, lighting systems, earthing and bonding systems, and electrical distribution components in accordance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
The successful candidate will support construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities to ensure electrical installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules and applicable industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Install electrical equipment, distribution panels, switchgear, motor control centres (MCCs), transformers, lighting fixtures, and other electrical systems.
Carry out cable tray installation, conduit installation, cable pulling, glanding, termination, and dressing in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
Read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, layout drawings, and termination drawings.
Install and connect electrical motors, local control stations, junction boxes, and associated electrical accessories.
Execute earthing and bonding installations to ensure effective electrical grounding and personnel safety.
Conduct electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, and earth continuity tests, using appropriate testing equipment.
Assist with pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including equipment checks, functional testing, and electrical system verification.
Inspect completed installations to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, and applicable electrical standards.
Identify and troubleshoot electrical faults, defective components, cable issues, and equipment malfunctions.
Support electrical installation inspections, quality checks, and the resolution of punch-list items.
Maintain accurate records of electrical testing, installation progress, inspection reports, and equipment documentation.
Coordinate with instrumentation, mechanical, piping, and construction teams to resolve site installation and interface issues.
Ensure electrical tools, equipment, and materials are handled, stored, and used appropriately.
Comply with permit-to-work procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements, electrical isolation procedures, and all site HSE regulations.
Report work progress, technical challenges, material shortages, and outstanding activities to the Electrical Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
OND, HND, or equivalent technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant electrical experience in the oil and gas industry.
Demonstrable experience working on oil and gas greenfield projects, construction sites, plant installations, or facility expansion projects.
Practical experience in electrical equipment installation, cable pulling and termination, cable glanding, earthing, and electrical testing.
Experience working with switchgear, MCCs, distribution panels, transformers, electric motors, and industrial lighting systems.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and electrical layout drawings.