Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer – Port Operations at STELO

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Maintenance, Reliability Systems, Asset Care, Heavy Industrial Environments, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, CMMS, Root Cause Analysis, Statutory Compliance, Shutdown Planning, SCADA Alignment, Electrical Safety, LOTO, Arc Flash Awareness, KPI Tracking, Workforce Mentoring

Industry

oil;gas;and Mining

Description

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer to support and strengthen the existing iron ore port operation in Buchanan, Liberia. The plant is fully commissioned and operational. This role focuses on assessing and improving the electrical maintenance organisation, strengthening reliability systems, embedding structured asset care practices, and ensuring electrical infrastructure stability across the bulk material handling operation. The facility includes fixed train car dumpers (rotators), long-distance conveyor systems, stackers, reclaimers, ship loading systems, high-capacity motors, MCCs, VSDs, substations, and associated electrical distribution infrastructure. This is a site-based, hands-on leadership role requiring strong practical electrical experience in heavy industrial environments. Key Responsibilities Conduct structured review of the existing electrical maintenance organisation and capability Identify gaps in electrical maintenance systems, standards, and execution practices Strengthen preventive and corrective electrical maintenance strategies Review and optimise asset care plans for motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and distribution systems Improve reliability of conveyor drive systems, ship loaders, stacker/reclaimer drives, and car dumper electrical systems Strengthen electrical workshop standards, test equipment management, and tooling readiness Improve electrical work management discipline within CMMS / PRONTO Enhance backlog management, planning compliance, and maintenance execution quality Conduct root cause analysis on recurring electrical failures Implement criticality-based prioritisation of high-risk electrical assets Strengthen statutory compliance, inspections, and protection system testing Support shutdown planning and execution for electrical systems Coordinate with the SCADA/Automation team to ensure alignment between control and power systems Mentor and upskill national electricians and E&I technicians Embed electrical safety standards including LOTO, arc flash awareness, switching procedures, and isolation discipline Support performance tracking through KPIs such as availability, failure frequency, and electrical downtime Operational Readiness Focus Areas The Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer will focus on: Strengthening electrical organisational structure and competency levels Improving electrical asset integrity and reliability practices Embedding structured inspection and testing regimes Optimising spares strategy for critical electrical components Strengthening protection system management and compliance Improving CMMS data accuracy and electrical work order quality Supporting transition from reactive breakdown response to proactive maintenance Building long-term electrical workforce capability and accountability Minimum Requirements Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or internationally recognised equivalent qualification Minimum 10 years experience in heavy industrial electrical maintenance environments Proven experience improving maintenance systems in operating plants Strong background in mining, port operations, bulk materials handling, or similar heavy industry Experience with high-capacity motors, VSDs, MCCs, switchgear, substations, and industrial power distribution Experience working with CMMS / EAM systems Strong understanding of electrical protection systems and statutory compliance requirements Practical knowledge of reliability engineering and root cause analysis Willingness to work on a rotational assignment in Liberia Preferred Experience Port operations and ship loading systems Conveyor drive systems and distributed motor control ABB, Siemens, or similar industrial drive systems Stacker and reclaimer electrical systems Car dumper / train rotator electrical infrastructure Shutdown planning and execution leadership Workforce mentoring and skills development programmes Ideal Candidate Profile Strong field presence and hands-on troubleshooting capability Structured, disciplined, and systems-oriented Calm under operational pressure Strong electrical fault-finding expertise Mentor and coach rather than theoretical consultant Focused on sustainable reliability improvement Safety-driven with strong electrical compliance mindset Strategic Objective of the Role The Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer will strengthen and stabilise the existing electrical maintenance organisation at the Buchanan Port Operation, embed structured maintenance and reliability systems, and improve electrical infrastructure performance to support sustainable, reliable iron ore export operations

Responsibilities

The engineer will conduct structured reviews of the electrical maintenance organization, identify system gaps, and strengthen preventive and corrective maintenance strategies across the bulk material handling facility. Key tasks include optimizing asset care plans, improving reliability of major drive systems, and enhancing electrical work management discipline within the CMMS.