Electrical Engineer at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

• Carry out maintenance on all electrical equipment and employs electrical tools to carry out the jobs
• Solving major equipment problems and checking on all equipment.
• Design and implement complex industrial, commercial, and domestic electrical systems.

Activities:

• Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes.
• Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.
• Conferring with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects.
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies.
• Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
• Supervising or training project team members.
• Estimating material, labour, or construction costs for budget preparation.
• Maintaining electrical equipment.
• Working with a variety of technicians
• Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your manager.

Accountabilities:

• Company policies and procedures are to be correctly and fully applied
• Ensure safety standards and norms are respected
• Ensure all electrical equipment records are kept well daily
• Ensure faults are reported promptly and repairs are carried out
• Context: An Electricity Distribution Company in a highly regulated sector of the economy
• with serious concern for effective processes and outcomes, a diversified workforce of
• technical and professional staff to provide excellent administrative support services to
• management, staff, and customers.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2 - 3 years of extensive hands-on experience
• Licensed as a professional engineer.

Experience:

• Experience in the electricity or energy sector
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical installations and equipment.
• Experience in using or a desire to learn the required software.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.
• Proficient in design and calculation software.

Skills:

• Analytical mind
• Expertise in IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills,
• Meticulous attention to detail
• A great understanding of cybersecurity trends.