Deputy Chief Technical Officer (DCTO) at Andersen

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief Technical Officer (DCTO) 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.

Job Details

• Provides 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.
• Responsible for end-to-end network performance for all service delivery and fulfilment of exceptional services for subscribers.
• Develops and implements strategies to achieve all technical operations service target.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of all technical operations.
• Ensures an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment across company’s areas of operations.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of a robust maintenance strategy to manage company’s technical asset portfolio.
• Develops policies for technical operations, research and improvement of technical assets (involves definition of quality standards/ procedures)
• Coordinates the development of the annual network operations plans – ensure planning meets environmental, technical and quality standards.
• Coordinates 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.
• Reports on technical data on a regular basis (loss level monitoring, equipment failure, interruptions, etc.) to management and regulatory bodies
• Supervises all engineering works and project related activities carried out across company’s network and infrastructure.
• Oversees the engineering, design / drawing of all technical projects carried out by the company and ensures compliance with stipulated rules and regulations.
• Develops and monitors the Function’s budget.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

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

Requirements

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