Cable Jointer at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

Responsibilities

• Assist in fault clearing and the immediate restoration of feeders Correctly use and maintain power tools, test equipment and measuring instruments.
• Identify different types of power cables and different cores and pairs for control (multi-core) cables.
• Prepare different types of cables with different cable sheathing systems and accessories for the jointing process.
• Joint copper or aluminium conductor cables using soldering, mechanical or compression techniques.
• Terminate cables using soldering, mechanical or compression techniques.
• Insulate cable joints and terminations according to the specifications or code of practice using heat shrink tubing or cold mix compound.
• Laying of power cables on the ground surface or in trenches as per relevant and applicable standards. 
• Termination of power cables in switchboard, panels, transformers and lines.
• Reduction in feeder outage period by a quick response rate to fault clearing.
• Preventive maintenance of 33 & 11kV outdoor and indoor breakers.
• Installation of cable at the injection substation.
• Termination of cable on equipment at the injection substation.
• Installation of R.M.U. Feeder pillars at the injection substation.
• Use safety equipment, protective devices and equipment.
• Correctly instruct, supervise and transfer skills to any apprentice or semi-skilled worker assigned to him to ensure safety and quality of work.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE, Trade test, OND in Electrical Engineering or any related field.
• 2 - 5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Highly goal-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Integrity.
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under high pressure.