Jobs at ABB

ABB is a global leader in power and automation Technologies employing 120,000 employees in about countries. ABB Nigeria is recruiting for:


MV HV Service Engineer (3 position)
Summary of Responsibilities: Our Service Engineer provides on or off-site corrective or preventive maintenance and offers after-sales technical support including installation and commissioning of our products sold.


You will respond to customer’s call-outs, diagnose problems, evaluate and resolve such problems.
You will assist with installation of equipment.
You will liaise and work alongside technical sales engineers to offer training to our customers as desired including repairing, tasting and maintenance of equipment.
You will monitor the performance of products and maintain manuals.
You will provide customers with regular reports and feedback on their service request while developing and maintaining the desired relationships with them.
You will also make recommendations to maintenance technicians and offer feedback on future product development, features and functions.
Role profile:
Same as in MV HV sale engineer above plus demonstrable experience in stations/substations, LV, MV equipment


MV HV Sales Engineer (3 positions)
Summary of responsibilities: Our sales engineer will combine technical and product knowledge with sales skills to ensure that the client’s needs are met.


You will seek out new customers and make frequent customer visits in person or/ and follow up by e-mail or telephone. Develop a sustained relationship with customers and be able to understand customer’s requirements and needs.
You will prepare price calculations and quotations to customers and negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
You will prepare request for quotation and reports for internal use as required.
You will make sales and technical presentation to customers while recording and maintaining customer’s data, including their contact details.
You will meet sale target marketing activities including attending trade shows and conferences.
Role profile:
Higher national diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree in electrical /electronic engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 3 years experience in electrical installations
Experience with MV and HV products or products or projects including substations
Familiarity with protection relays and testing equipment
Ability to work in remote areas also during weekends and public holidays.
Flexibility for adapting to different working conditions
Self motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Skilled in the operation of personal computers and peripherals.


Drives Service Engineer
Summary of responsibilities: Our Drives Service Engineer offer field service and technical support for our customers regarding ABBLV and MV drives.


You will manage and execute service contract and be involved in the completion phase of electrical and drives system upgrades including testing, start-up and commissioning.
You will provide sales support to customers and to sales personnel.
You will install and commission electrical drives and motor controls while integrating drives and controls with relevant automation systems.
You will troubleshoot, maintain, and provide onsite technical support for customers.
Role profile:
A diploma or degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering with a minimum of 2 years in experience in on-site testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance on variable speed drives.
Sound knowledge in maintenance methodology, computerised maintenance system automation and PLC.
Knowledge of process industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical and cement.
High proficiency in information technology. Basic knowledge of operation of electric motors.
Ability to manage drives upgrades and replacement related jobs independently.
Ability to deal timely with escalating critical issues which require higher skilled technical support



MV HV Service Technician (3 positions)
Summary of Responsibilities: Our service technician will provide maintenance and services as required by team leader, services and service engineer.


You will be responsible for the completion of all maintenance services as request assigned including identifying problems and implementing solutions
You will establish and maintain effective relationship with relevant contact
You will install or oversee installation of equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
You will consult with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system or equipment operation.
You will maintain and advise management regarding customer satisfaction and product performance, including making suggestions for product improvements
Role profile:


A diploma or degree in electrical/electronic engineering or relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years experience in electrical installations
Ability to read electrical diagrams, control safety guide, oral and written directives
Ability to work in remote areas on weekends or public holidays if the need arises.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Skilled in the operation of personal computer and peripherals



Method of Application:
Forward application and CV as one document in MS Word or PDF format to include your 5×7 passport photo to recruitment@ng.abb.com indicating your name and position you are applying as subject line. e.g Atoo Kurugh, Service Engineer.


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th February, 2010.