About the Role
Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and project support company dedicated to powering the oil and gas industry with reliable, end-to-end solutions. We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Crane Electrician to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of our heavy lifting equipment across various project sites.
Key Responsibilities- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair crane electrical systems to minimize operational downtime.
- Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults using appropriate testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
- Maintain and service control panels, wiring, motors, starters, batteries, relays, and sensors.
- Troubleshoot crane controls, AC/DC drives, limit switches, and emergency-stop systems effectively.
- Carry out comprehensive preventive and corrective electrical maintenance schedules.
- Read and accurately interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Conduct thorough functional tests after completing repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns at project sites and field locations.
- Maintain accurate logs and records of equipment inspections, identified faults, and repairs.
- Strictly adhere to company HSE policies, electrical safety standards, and crane safety procedures.
- Certificate, Trade Test, OND, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Crane Electrician, Heavy Equipment Electrician, or Industrial Electrician.
- Proven working experience with overhead, mobile, or tower crane electrical systems.
- Strong working knowledge of wiring, control circuits, motors, starters, drives, sensors, and industrial control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to read electrical drawings and complex wiring diagrams.
- Proficiency in using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of crane safety regulations and general electrical safety procedures.
- Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, LMIs, CAN-bus systems, or computerized diagnostics is an added advantage.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous technical training.
- Dynamic and challenging work environment within the thriving oil and gas sector.