Network Operations Manager at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

Reporting To: Business Manager

Role Purpose

• This role will be responsible for all the operations and maintenance activities of the Business Unit (BU).

Responsibilities

• Set and ensure targets are achieved by the various units within the Business Unit (BU) and Undertaking (UT).
• Conduct audit records of all activities of each functioning unit to ensure compliance to operational procedures that will bring about quality output.
• Focus on loss reduction, prevention of equipment failure and accident reduction strategies.
• Inspect, test and commission new Distribution Sub-Stations to be connected to the system.
• Manage and maintain 0.415kv & 11kv networks as well as patrolling and restoration of 33kv feeders on fault within the Business Unit.
• Assess the distribution network performance and identify areas of weaknesses for improvement purposes.
• Plan, design, execute and supervise the distribution extension, rehabilitation and maintenance activities on 11kV and 415V networks.
• Collaborate with CHQ on periodic reports and updates
• Allocate materials from Stores to Business Unit and Undertakings.
• Ensure proper material utilization is done as per business process.
• Carry out commercial and electrical load surveying of 11KV feeders and Distribution Sub-Station.
• Inspect, test and commissioning new distribution network feeders and DT S/S projects intended to be connected to the BU network.
• Conduct audit of the files/records of all activities of each functioning unit to ensure compliance to operational methods that will bring about quality output.
• Focus on loss reduction, prevention of equipment failure and accident reduction strategies.
• Review and forward annual budget/ revenue target for the business unit for approval from corporate office
• Take responsibility for compliance with all Quality Management System /Operation Health & System related activities in the department as documented in the departmental operations manual, risk assessment register and other relevant documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Power) field with at least 15 years’ experience.
• Post graduate qualification/ degree in power/ electrical engineering is an added advantage.
• Possession of certifications in Engineering is required;
• Membership of a professional body is required e.g. NSE, COREN.

Technical Competencies:

• Network Data Analysis Management
• Operations & Maintenance Management
• Sub-station Planning Maintenance
• System Support Load Management
• High & Low Tension Operation & Maintenance Management
• Network Location Mapping
• Equipment Testing & Commissioning Management
• Electricity Industry Regulatory Knowledge
• Safety and Health Compliance

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and Interpersonal Relations.
• Supervisory / Managerial Skills.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Managing Resources.
• Business Focus.