Operations and Dispatch Technician at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company - 4 Positions

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (RC 638640), is one of the eleven successor distribution companies of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Kaduna Electric, a registered trademark of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, is licensed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to distribute and retail electricity within a service coverage area of Northwestern-most of Nigeria. It has its Headquarters in Kaduna, with offices in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States.

Kaduna Electric is looking to employ young, vibrant professionals to fill the position below in the Engineering and Technical Services Department:

Job Title: Operations and Dispatch Technician

Job Status: Full-time
Locations: Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States

Job Summary

• Responsible for safe and correct operation of substation facilities during normal and emergency system conditions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Monitor and visually inspect station instruments, meters and alarms to ensure voltages and line loadings are within prescribed limits and to detect equipment failure, line disturbances and outages
• Issue work and test permits to electrical maintenance personnel, and assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems and assist during routine system testing
• Provide updated information on any significant system events to appropriate authorities and assist in preparing reports for management on system disturbances, emergencies, or any unusual operating condition or action.
• Acts independently during an emergency by performing duties in rapid succession involving switching, adjusting load and/or voltage, or extinguishing fires.
• Performs incidental or related duties such as cleaning up and general housekeeping and receiving telephone complaints from the public.

Experience and Minimum Requirements

• OND/ equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum of 2-5 years cognate experience

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Excellent understanding of switching and operational procedures.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office application
• Excellent Team player.
• Be adaptable and juggle multiple demands.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skill

Application Close Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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