Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company

Role Purpose

• To position Kaduna Electric at the forefront of evolving energy technologies, including advanced distribution automation and renewable energy integration-ensuring a resilient, efficient and innovative electricity distribution system.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all company technical products and services activities towards revenue generation, covering but not limited to technical, engineering, and maintenance functions
• Provide industry trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth, not limited to local perspectives but with strong awareness of Global perspectives
• Develop technical efficiency and awareness, polices and standards that are aimed at ensuring optimal utilization of the company/departmental resources for the overall achievement of the company's set long-term and periodic objectives;
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all technical functions and commitments of the company
• Take charge of the delivery of the entire technical and operational functions (design, engineering, tendering, project management) of distribution construction projects, and utility system and other large construction projects that have significant electrical engineering components
• All staff of the Technical Department are evaluated against agreed performance objectives at pre-defined periods set by the HR function
• Ensure proper establishment, documentation, implementation, control and maintenance of Quality, Cost, Labour and Time Management Systems
• Ensure coordination and resolution of issues amongst departments relating to projects, cash flow, contracts and sub-contracts
• Lead the Technical Department to effectively and efficiently deliver all projects with constant improvement of quality, reliability, performance, profitability and reputation of the company, keeping in view customer needs and satisfaction, of course meeting statutory and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous reduction in Technical Losses, SAIDI, SAIFI, and CAIFI metrics
• Oversee compliance with SBT, PIP, and operational standards across the 33KV and 11kV network
• Interface with key regulators and stakeholders: TCN, NEMSA, NERC, etc.
• Ensure efficient energy dispatch, grid reliability, and performance optimization
• Lead the development of technical policies, standards, and operational KPIs

Required Competencies

• Deep expertise in distribution network optimization, renewable integration, and grid automation (SCADA/GIS)
• Proven ability to navigate NERC, TCN, and NEMSA compliance frameworks
• Track record of significantly reducing SAIDI/SAIFI in previous roles
• Experience deploying smart grid/AMI technologies in emerging markets Crisis management in grid operations
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering
• Master's Degree in related fields and any additional advanced training relating to Power Systems Management is highly desirable

Experience:

• Minimum 15+ years in the utility/power sector, with 8+ years in a Senior Technical leadership role.

Certifications:

• Membership of NSE, COREN, IEE (required); Additional certifications in Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2) are an advantage.