Technical Engineer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states).

We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Technical Engineer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Specialization: Electrical Engineering

Job Description

• To provide solutions when the network, technical equipment/infrastructure breaks down or are no longer functioning efficiently      

Responsibilities

•  Coordinates the activities of the technical crew in carrying out technical operations at the Business Hub to ensure a high degree of reliability/availability of the network (maintenance, refurbishment, modifications; and construction, installations, commissioning, and testing of equipment.
• Ensures all technical equipment is functioning properly within safety margins
• Responds to customer complaints relating to the network / technical aspects - investigates root cause of problems and initiates corrective actions to rectify problems
• Ensures all field activities are carried out according to safety standards Escalates equipment conditions or other facility anomalies that could affect electricity supply which cannot be resolved at the Business Hub level
• Prepares reports on technical operations activities as required
• Supervises contractors and ensures that all activities conform to company quality policies and procedures and accepted technical standards.
• Performs on-the-job training for technical crew  on the proper use of equipment including accompanying SOPs.
• Maintains up-to-date Asset Registers for the Business Hub.
• Ensures Optimal control of power supply to priority customers (Energy Management).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Deep understanding of principles and practices of power distribution operations
• Good knowledge of methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electricity distribution systems
• 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 technical standards/regulations and statutory requirements guiding electricity distribution systems
• Good stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to operate/drive motor vehicles/trucks
• Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years work experience

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2019

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• When the page opens, click on "Click here see vacancies" and select "Technical Engineer" to apply accordingly
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.