Head of Operations at IPI Power Tech Nigeria Limited

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Role Expectation

• Responsible for overall network power performance of assigned Project.
• Set the objectives of the field supervisors in order to meet the national KPIs and monitor their performance against these objectives.
• Ensure reduction in MTTR and failure count of assigned Project
• Maintain and nurture a sound working relationship between all associated parties on the Project, both within the company and external.
• Overseeproper site team dimensioning, resource allocation and cost control.
• Holdregular meetings, with all field supervisors under control, to discuss Project’s performance, special projects and communicate any issues from staff to management or vice versa.
• Provide monthly diesel usage report and responsible for overall diesel usage of assigned project in line with company approved quantities
• Have regular meetings with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
• Interact with Operations/Project Director and attending monthly meetings with other regional managers.
• Perform annual assessments of field supervisors in line with the company policy using the above objectives and performance.
• Ensure resources, materials and people are available in order to ensure that all project network objectives are fully met.
• Ensure that adequate training is received by staff, both informal and formal, and provide succession planning and career paths for staff.
• Introduce quality and safety awareness procedures in the project, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget requirements and managing the allocated operations budget.
• Assist in the development of new operations procedures and policies
• Keep accurate and updated site records, staff records, tools and company assets
• Manage other small assignments under project as may be directed by line manager.

Qualifications

• First Degree in a related course (preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• Project Management an added advantage
• Master’s Degree in related fields is an added advantage.
• 5 - 15 years experience.

Skills / Abilities:

• A good knowledge of the operation, maintenance, planning and implementation of network transmission, Microwave RF transmission and multiplexing systems.
• An overview of interconnect and licensing as contained in the telecommunications act
• The ability to set up budgets and work within the budgeted constraints.
• Able to set objectives and targets that are beneficial to the smooth running of the network and monitor progress against them.
• Innovative self-starter able to face the challenges of evolving technology, re-evaluating objectives, procedures, processes to continuously improve network performance.
• Must have a natural leadership ability with the necessary skills to control, motivate and lead staff to achieve excellence.
• Have good communication skills to resolve conflict and negotiate win-win solutions.
• Self-Disciplined, motivated, energetic self-starter with an exemplary work ethos.
• Proven initiative with the ability to work under stress while meeting timelines.
• Must be a person of high integrity.
• A good working knowledge of MS Office packages and the ability to set up spreadsheets, databases and presentations.