British American Tobacco recruitment for Entry Level Technicians

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

British American Tobacco is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:


Job Title: Electrical Technician II (Utilities)
Job number: 13613BR
Location: Ibadan
Appointment type: Permanent
Job Purpose and Key Deliverables     

• To meet production support & engineering services demand by operating and maintaining Engineering/Utilities P, M & E in line with set standards and at an optimum cost ensuring effective utilisation of available resources, creating and maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with BAT EHS standards.
• The job requires concentration, experience and commitment for good results and effectiveness.
• The job holder should be able to relate effectively through oral and written communications.
• The job holder should be able to work under pressure with little or no supervision.

• O' Level School certificate (Technical),
• Trade Test certificate,
• City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate or National Diploma Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Related working experience on National grid is an added advantage.

• Good understanding of Basic principles of HV/LV/RMU Panels and equipment as it relates to Electrical services
• Ability to demonstrate relevant experience and professional capabilities
• Sound understanding of Standard code of practice as it relates to Electrical/Mechanical services.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and schematics as it relates to Electrical/Mechanical services.
• Non-verbal reasoning (indication of trainability)
• Fault Finding/troubleshooting capabilities
• Decision Making and Problem Solving skills
• Interpersonal Skills (Work as part of a team)
• Initiative (self driven and proactive)
• Motivation (ability to motivate team members to deliver great results)
• Ability and readiness to impact knowledge to direct reports
• Understanding of Quality Inspection and Certification of Electrical/Mechanical systems.
• Basic Knowledge of Costing and Budgeting techniques.
• Mechanical/Electrical Insight
• Spatial Reasoning
• Abstract Reasoning
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Calculations (ability to gather and interpret technical data)