Our Client is a multinational cement manufacturing giant with assets across the lenght and breath of Nigeria and Africa

The Site Electrical and automation Manager has the primary responsibility to provide technical support to the Project Manager on all electrical and automation related activities of construction.Fulfill the duty of management and administration for all electrical and automation construction works in compliance with all applicable safety and electrical standards.Reporting on all electrical and automation construction aspects to the Project Manager.Leads the electrical team and organizes the duty roster.

Main tasks

Have a thorough knowledge of project electrical and automation specifications and drawings.Regularly inspect the work in progress, noting deviations in quality, and monitor progress against work scheduled.Ensure that deviations in quality are documented and corrected to conform to project specifications.Evaluate the structural steel and civil works to ensure problem free installation of the electrical equipment.Ensure compliance with Clients equipment acceptance procedures and that work meets the project standards.Evaluate and approve schedules for electrical and automation erection submitted by the Contractors.Monitor contractor’s manpower levels in relation to accomplishing the tasks to be completed.Evaluate the erection activities and provide guidance in order to coordinate between electrical, mechanical and structural erection.Maintain current equipment and erection drawing records and ensure that contractor is working with the latest approved issue of drawings.Coordinate electrical equipment check out and start up testing in conjunction with equipment suppliers and electrical construction company.Assist the Project Manager in the evaluation and resolution of construction claims.Prepare regular reports to the Project Manager on electrical erection activities that impact the project schedule, budget and scope (including project deviations). Verifies contractor’s statements, progress, quality reports, quantity survey, etc. for electrical and automation works Participates in the internal Site Team meetings and meetings with contractors’ site team.Help to ensure a safe, clean and thus efficient work environment in the construction areas.Develop good working relationships within the project team and with the operation team.Maintain close contact with the contractor's electrical team and assists when necessary the contractor in all electrical aspects.

University degree (Bachelor) in Electrical Engineering. Broad experience in cement plant construction with minimum 5 years as head of electrical in construction.Hands-on knowledge of cost and schedule control tools. Recognized technical qualifications. Knowledge of cement plant operation.Practical knowledge regarding energy isolation

Salary and Benefits 

• Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards