Material Science Officers at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Reporting To: QA / QC Lead

Role Purpose

• This role will be responsible for carrying out thorough inspection at site / CHQ store of all procured Materials and Equipment for use in IE network.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformity to the company specifications and standards.
• Visit Projects sites and scrutinize the entire installation process. Identify any non- compliance with design, specifications, or standards.
• Identify weak points and substandard part of the network. Bring up recommendations for standardization.
• Carry out tests on procured Materials and Kits and ensure they meet required standards.
• Produce inspection reports for Materials and Projects inspected within allowable SLA.
• Collaborate with all internal customers to ensure SLAs are met.
• Write Deviation reports for Materials and Projects that fail to meet IE specifications and standards.
• Track Materials Utilization across the Business. Highlight all cases of non-compliance and mediate between the field and IE Store for resolution of observed gaps.
• Obtain post-materials usage quality feedback from end – users monthly. Highlight any observed defects on materials and make necessary recommendations.
• Provide appropriate feedback on Materials and works standards to PT&ES and Projects & Works Units.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1 - 2 years relevant work experience.
• Project Management Certification or experience will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of various materials used in the Business.
• Ability to identify defects in materials.
• Knowledge of Network installation standards.
• Conversant with materials standards.
• Proficiency in the use of Computers.
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Good Reports writing skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal Relations
• Leadership/ Managerial Skills
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Managing Resources
• Business Focus.