About the Role
Dangote Cement Plc, a subsidiary of Africa's leading business conglomerate, is looking for a skilled VFD Specialist to join our dynamic operations team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this critical role, you will ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and maintenance of all low and medium voltage variable frequency drives across our manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee day-to-day operations and performance reviews for all LV and MV Variable Frequency Drives, including Siemens, ABB, SEW-Eurodrive, WEG, Nordac, Emerson, Schneider, and Vacon systems.
- Implement and manage comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Monitor maintenance effectiveness, reduce rework rates, and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Enforce strict engineering standards and safe work procedures for all VFD operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
- Provide technical leadership, training, and development to engineering teams regarding VFD functional systems and advanced troubleshooting.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of twenty (20) years of hands-on experience in VFD panel maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting, with at least three (3) years in a management position.
- In-depth technical knowledge of VFD operational systems, parameter up/downloading, and complex panel troubleshooting.
- Expertise in VFD drives maintenance, spare parts management, and strategic spare selection.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance and medical benefits for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development within Africa's largest industrial conglomerate.