EC&I Supervisor ( FIFO / Thermal / Generator / Mining / Caterpillar ) – West Africa

Job Description:

Our client, a flexible energy solutions provider,ere is seeking a EC&I Supervisor who will join their team in West Africa. The EC&I Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all electrical maintenance activities at the Thermal Power Plant, ensuring the seamless operation of low-voltage (LV), medium-voltage (MV), and high-voltage (HV) systems. This role ensures the proper integration of electrical equipment from generators to transformers, including cabling, switchgear, protection systems, and communication networks.

Responsibilities:

Electrical System Maintenance & Operation

• Supervise and execute electrical maintenance for LV, MV, and HV systems, ensuring uninterrupted power supply.
• Oversee the proper integration of generators, transformers, cabling, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure, adhering to industry standards and plant requirements.
• Monitor electrical outputs, voltage regulation, and power distribution to optimize plant performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults, relay coordination issues, and protection system failures.

Inspections, Risk Assessments & Reporting

• Conduct daily electrical system inspections to identify risks, faults, or potential failures.
• Analyze operating statistics and generate reports on power system performance, failures, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on system health, maintenance activities, and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and client requirements.

Power System Integration & Optimization

• Oversee the integration of battery storage, solar, and generator systems to maintain grid stability.

• Ensure proper synchronization of multiple power sources to maintain continuous and reliable energy supply.
• Optimize electrical systems to enhance power efficiency, load balancing, and grid stability.

Switchgear & Protection System Management

• Maintain and troubleshoot switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, and motor control centres (MCCs).
• Conduct relay protection testing, fault analysis, and coordination studies to prevent electrical failures.
• Ensure correct settings and calibration of electrical protection devices to safeguard plant equipment.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and mentor the Electrician, ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules and best practices.
• Assign tasks, provide technical guidance, and oversee the installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Foster a safety-first culture among electrical maintenance personnel, ensuring adherence to PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with electrical safety standards, including ISO, NFPA 70E, IEC, and local regulatory requirements.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce risks of electrical failures or fire hazards.
• Conduct arc flash analysis, grounding system inspections, and insulation resistance testing. 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 5+ years on maintenance of power generators, preferably in a FIFO environment.
• Experience on CAT MAK CM32 or similar is required.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Expatriate FIFO Contract

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Mitchill Wernich at [email protected]

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Mitchill Wernich

Head of Energy

CA Mining

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