Jobs at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

Role Purpose

• To lead distribution network planning and system integration by driving data-led investment decisions, long-term load forecasting, and network modelling to support capacity expansion, asset refurbishment, and system reliability.
• The role ensures that distribution projects are technically sound, economically justified, properly prioritized, and fully compliant with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and Quality, Health & Safety policies, while supporting the organisation’s long-term network performance and growth objectives.

Role Accountabilities

• Undertake long term network modelling and load forecasting exercises whose result will be used for decision making of investment proposals and system improvement for capacity expansion of the network/refurbishing of existing assets
• Identify the project needs based on available data on the database and observations, from load forecasting and network analysis exercises.
• Ranking the projects on basis of the benefit score. The projects with higher benefit scores should be selected for execution although some exception can be made for extraordinary cases.
• Oversee bid level engineering, design and drawing of the projects carried out by IE
• Participate in technical discussions with the Business Unit Managers on the documents/technical papers, test certificates provided
• Clear the detailed project sanction/report for the proposal after checking and verification of specifications and estimations.
• Give approval for accepted drawings/equipment/materials and getting the final written approval from Department Head Technical Services and Head Planning and Projects
• Provide support for preparation of proposals for project under various scheme related to network projects
• Conduct studies and implement routine system improvement work;
• Conduct site visits for proposed projects regularly as required. • Identify training needs of officials and arrange to provide the same
• Monitor department’s performance through Key Performance Measures.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs
• Perform other duties as requested by the Head of department.

Minmum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience within the power sector.

Skills and Competencies:

• Distribution Network Planning & O&M Trends
• Technical Standards, Specifications & Best Practices
• Regulatory Compliance (NERC & Industry Regulations)
• Power Industry Knowledge
• Quality, Safety & Health (HSE) Compliance
• Engineering Governance & Policy Adherence
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Organizational Learning
• Entrepreneurship
• Change Management.

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Role Purpose

• As the Power Allocation Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in improving Ikeja Electric’s ATC&C (Aggregate Technical, Commercial, and Collection) losses by optimizing the allocation of available energy.
• This role requires you to analyze, forecast, and monitor energy demands, ensuring a seamless allocation process for customers while minimizing inefficiencies in the power distribution network

Responsibilities
You’ll contribute to:

• Energy Load Analysis: Conduct daily load analysis on 33KV lines, forecasting energy demand from IE’s customers and identifying potential discrepancies between forecasted and actual loads.
• Variance Analysis: Perform variance analysis between the delivered load to IE’s network and the actual energy requests, identifying areas for improvement.
• ATC&C Loss Analysis: Gather and analyze Status 2 & 4 reports to assess ATC&C losses across IE’s 11KV feeders, making recommendations to mitigate losses.
• Load Prioritization: Use data to prioritize the feeders in all IE’s Injection Substations, ensuring an efficient distribution of energy.
• Load Shedding Program Development: Develop and implement weekly load shedding programs for IE’s Injection Substations, ensuring energy availability is managed effectively.

Minimum Requirements

• This opportunity is an Entry Level role, suited for Officer to Supervisor.
• The incumbent works closely with Network Operations, Commercial, and Field Teams to support efficient energy allocation, load management, and revenue optimization across Ikeja Electric’s network.
• Reporting directly to the Power Allocation Specialist, the role is critical to improving forecasting accuracy, minimizing ATC&C losses, and ensuring reliable power distribution

Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Sciences, Engineering, or any related Commercial field.
• 0-3 years of experience in energy analysis, statistical modelling, or power distribution.

Skills and Competencies:

• Load Forecasting & Energy Demand Analysis
• Power Distribution & Network Optimization
• ATC&C Loss Analysis & Revenue Optimization
• Data Management, Modeling & Statistical Analysis
• Technical Reporting & Analytical Presentation
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• Change Management

This position offers an incredible opportunity to

• Contribute to significant reductions in ATC&C losses, improving energy distribution efficiency.
• Develop expertise in energy load forecasting, analysis, and program management.
• Gain experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives.
• Foster problem-solving skills and make a direct impact on the company’s operational success.