Specialist - Field Monitoring at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja Electric), Nigeria's largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. The company began its new phase of growth and expansion on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist - Field Monitoring

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reporting To: Platform Analysis & Monitoring Lead

Role Purpose

• Assist the Lead platform and Analysis in monitoring and maintaining MD/NMD meters in the network for optimal remote reading and data collation for strategic analysis and investigation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field activities and provide analytical report on status of MD/NMD AMR/AMI meters.
• Coordinate with IT in fixing the communication issue of AMI meters in the network.
• Coordinate the configuration and setup of all meters on the platform.
• Manage the modification of MD customer information on CIS to new AMI/AMR meter for remote reading.
• Reprogram meter to correct CT/VT rating on AMR meters to remove the occurrence of multiplying factor in billing.
• Coordinate analysis of energy consumption for discrepancies and energy losses.
• Coordinate with Revenue Optimization and Monitoring unit on accurate back billing and revenue loss calculation.
• Monthly reporting of identified cases of meter tampering/energy theft for maintenance.
• Monthly spooling from the MS/TMR server of online/offline customers.
• Prompt setup of installed DTs, Feeders, LVMD and HVMD on CIS/TMR.
• Proper account maintenance of customer information on TMR.
• Coordinating with Energy Audit and Undertaking staffs in maintenance of DT meters.
• Coordinating with Power Allocation Team in measuring supply availability on feeders meters via TMR.
• Remote compilation of AMR/AMI meters for billing to MDMM engineers.
• Issuance of seal to user department/unit for field operations.
• Generate monthly report on disbursement of seal to the relevant departments/units.
• Coordinate quarterly stock taking of various seals and sim in the store.
• Drive team performance and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• This role requires a first degree in Engineering or social science
• Requires between 5-7 years relevant work experience with advanced/ extensive knowledge  of principles and complex techniques gained through broad experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of regulatory requirement to metering and energy accounting/auditing.
• Accountability skill
• Good Analytical skills.
• Commitment to Task.
• Attention to Detail.
• Effective Monitoring Skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and multi task effectively
• Good communication & interpersonal Skills.
• Problem Sensitivity
• Leadership Skills.
• Good listening and questioning skills.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2019.

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