Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Ikeja, Lagos. Originally established as a joint venture, it is now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. SVNL operates a modern facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and more, adhering to GMP standards.
The company is NAFDAC-approved and partners with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support local drug production. Its product portfolio includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Makun City, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems and equipment within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- The successful candidate will ensure reliable plant operations while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards, and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults affecting production machinery and utility systems.
- Maintain electrical panels, motors, control circuits, sensors, switches, contactors, relays, and other electrical components.
- Support the maintenance of pharmaceutical production equipment, including tablet compression, granulation, coating, filling, packaging, and other process equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, VFD, motor control, and automation systems where applicable.
- Conduct routine inspection and testing of electrical installations and equipment.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and work orders.
- Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and modification activities.
- Ensure electrical maintenance activities comply with GMP, electrical safety requirements, SOPs, and company policies.
- Support maintenance activities involving HVAC, compressors, generators, pumps, water systems, and other pharmaceutical utilities.
- Assist with root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Maintain appropriate spare parts and recommend replacement of obsolete or defective components.
- Participate in emergency response, safety inspections, and maintenance improvement projects.
Pharmaceutical / GMP Responsibilities:
- Follow GMP requirements when working in production and controlled areas.
- Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality or cause contamination.
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
- Support equipment qualification and validation activities where required.
- Follow approved procedures for maintenance work in cleanrooms and other controlled environments.
Requirements
- B.Eng. / B.Sc. / HND in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated production environment.
- Practical experience with industrial electrical systems, motors, control panels, PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems.
- Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- Understanding of GMP, electrical safety, and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work shifts and respond to equipment breakdowns when required.
Key Skills:
- Industrial electrical maintenance
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- PLC and automation troubleshooting
- Motor and control systems
- VFDs and electrical panels
- Equipment installation and commissioning
- Pharmaceutical utilities
- GMP compliance
- Electrical safety
- Root-cause analysis
- Maintenance documentation
- Teamwork and communication.
Salary
N250,000 - N380,000 monthly.