Business Hub Technical Manager at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

• To provide solutions when the network, technical equipment/infrastructure breaks down or are no longer functioning efficiently      

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities of the technical crew in carrying out technical operations at the Business Hub to ensure a high degree of reliability/availability of the network (maintenance, refurbishment, modifications; and construction, installations, commissioning, and testing of equipment.
• Ensures all technical equipment is functioning properly within safety margins
• Responds to customer complaints relating to the network / technical aspects - investigates root cause of problems and initiates corrective actions to rectify problems
• Ensures all field activities are carried out according to safety standards
• Escalates equipment conditions or other facility anomalies that could affect electricity supply which cannot be resolved at the Business Hub level
• Prepares reports on technical operations activities as required
• Supervises contractors and ensures that all activities conform to company quality policies and procedures and accepted technical standards.
• Performs on-the-job training for technical crew on the proper use of equipment including accompanying SOPs.
• Maintains up-to-date Asset Registers for the Business Hub.
• Optimal control of power supply to priority customers (Energy Management).

Requirements

• Deep understanding of principles and practices of power distribution operations
• Good knowledge of methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electricity distribution systems
• Deep understanding of principles of electrical instrumentation and mechanical installation, functions and maintenance
• Deep understanding of principles and practices of safety management
• Good knowledge of technical standards/ regulations and statutory requirements guiding electricity distribution systems
• Good stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to operate/drive motor vehicles/trucks

Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A first degree / HND in Electrical Engineering
• A post graduate qualification in power systems engineering or management fields is an added advantage

Professional Qualification:

• Possession of certifications in Engineering is required; Membership of a professional body is required e.g. NSE, COREN

Desired  Experience:

• At least 10+ years of varied maintenance and operational experience in the Power or Telecommunications Sector.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Driver’s license is required