Lead, Inspection & Quality Assurance at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

This job role is responsible for overseeing the inspection of all materials and services, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining the highest levels of quality. This role involves managing vendor assessments, compliance monitoring, and continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and material reliability.

Job Requirements

• A first degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or management fields is required B.Sc., B.Eng., or HND
• Possession of certifications in Engineering is required; Membership in a professional body is required e.g. NSE, COREN.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance, inspection, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of principles and practices of power distribution operations
• Deep understanding of principles of electrical instrumentation and mechanical installation, functions, and maintenance.
• Deep understanding of principles and practices of safety management
• Good knowledge of methods, materials, practices, and equipment generally used in technical operations.
• Good knowledge of technical standards/regulations and statutory requirements guiding electricity distribution systems.
• Adequate understanding of the Grid network infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of electricity distribution policies and regulatory issues including industry codes, standards and practice.
• Good knowledge of materials used in electrical power systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Deep understanding of principles and practices of safety management
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Leadership skills

Job Responsibility

• Quality Inspection: Oversee the inspection of all incoming materials and services to ensure they meet IBEDC’s quality standards and specifications.
• Vendor Assessment: Conduct regular assessments of vendors and suppliers to ensure they consistently provide high-quality materials and services
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all procured materials and services comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of all inspections, assessments, and quality assurance activities.
• Training & Development: Provide training and support to technical staff on quality standards and inspection protocols​​​​​​.
• Reporting: Prepare a detailed report on quality assurance activities, findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Process improvement: Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and material reliability.
•   Incident Investigations: Lead investigations into quality-related incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence