Chief Technical Officer at Andersen

Job Summary

Our Client, a leading electrical distribution company in the energy sector, is looking to hire a Chief Technical Officer. The Ideal candidate will lead, oversee, and safely manage all aspects of the company’s technical operations in accordance standard procedures and policies to ensure efficient operations and optimal network performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction and effective coordination of all technical operations in the electricity distribution network.
• Develop and implement business strategies across the Technical Operations to meet established service metrics and quality assurance goals. 
• Manage the end-to-end network performance for all service delivery and fulfilment of exceptional services for subscribers. 
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve all technical operations service targets. 
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of all technical operations. 
• Ensure an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment across the company’s areas of operations. 
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a robust maintenance strategy to manage the company’s technical asset portfolio. 
• Develop policies for technical operations, research and improvement of technical assets (involves definition of quality standards/ procedures) 
• Coordinate the development of the annual network operations plans – ensure planning meets environmental, technical and quality standards. 
• Coordinate the implementation of recommendations to enhance systems, expand network capacity and refurbish existing network assets/infrastructure. 
• Ensures compliance with statutory rules and regulations as required. 
• Report on technical data regularly (loss level monitoring, equipment failure, interruptions, etc.) to management and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise all engineering works and project-related activities carried out across the company’s network and infrastructure. 
• Oversee the engineering, design/drawing of all technical projects carried out by the company and ensure compliance with stipulated rules and regulations. 
• Develop and monitor the Function’s budget. 
•  Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the utility industry across areas of operations, maintenance, planning, and quality management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) 
• A graduate qualification in power systems engineering and management is desired. 
• Membership in any of the relevant professional bodies is required e.g., NSE, COREN etc.

COMPETENCIES

• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of electricity distribution systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of technical aspects and engineering of the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution of electrical systems 
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment. 
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organization and management skills. 
• Possess strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.