Deputy Sectional Head Instrumentation Power Plant at Dangote Industries Limited
Job Title: Deputy Sectional Head Instrumentation Power Plant at Dangote Industries Limited
Date Posted: 9th January, 2026.
Expiry Date: N/A
About the Job
Responsible for devising, selecting, setting up, and operating electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electrohydraulic apparatus used for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment, and translates test data for engineering personnel by performing the following duties.
Your Job Description
Key Duties & Responsibilities
To assist Section Head, Instrumentation:
Select, install, calibrate, and check sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry in Gas Turbine based power plant.
Develop specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
Sketch and build or modify jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus, and verify dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the Instrumentation and Control System of Gas Turbine based power plant and peripheral equipment.
Ensure timely procurement actions for required maintenance spares.
Ensure personnel safety and health, and maintain good housekeeping during all maintenance jobs.
Devise appropriate preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all critical equipment as per OEM recommendations and ensure proper implementation.
Ensure discipline, skill enhancement, and motivation of subordinates.
Install or direct technical personnel in installation of units in test chamber or other test facilities.
Ensure proper operation of test apparatus during test cycles to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
Analyze and convert test data to usable form, and prepare graphs and written reports to translate test results.
Use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Section Head, Instrumentation, from time to time.
The Job Requirements
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering with Power option, or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Gas Turbine-based power plants Instrumentation maintenance.
Well conversant with Instrumentation philosophies, Instrumentation Standards, Engineering Standards, and regulations.
Knowledge of various kinds of Instrumentation and design philosophy of complete package.
Knowledge of different DCS systems & Control Logics.
Good knowledge of power plant processes, Governor control, Turbine control systems, Fire and Gas Detection system, communication systems, and integration of different control systems.
Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Well conversant with safety requirements for execution of jobs, including permit system.
Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Very good oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; creativity and ability to think out of the box.
Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools like Microsoft Office, SAP, etc.