Power Dispatch Officers at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company

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: Power Dispatch Officer

Job Status: Full-time
Locations: Kaduna State

Job Summary

• Coordinate the safe and reliable operation of Kaduna Electric's power delivery and distribution facilities to meet system load needs, meet applicable industry reliability and regulatory standards and maintain operational records.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Distribute and regulate the flow of power from Transmission substations to distribution Injection Substations keeping track of the status of substations and the network at large.
• Economic and efficient operation of MV Distribution systems within Kaduna Electric control Area to meet company strategic objectives and enhance company revenue.
• Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas with minimum power outages.
• Maintain operational records, logs and prepare technical and operational reports.
• Monitor and implement outage procedures to ensure adherence to safety and operational guidelines.
• Provides leadership and direction to Distribution Substation Operators (DSO), contractors, other DISCOs and customers for system operations, safety and security.
• Supervision and monitoring of power system equipment operations within Kaduna Electric Control Area for safety, reliability and regulatory guidelines (NERC, OSHA, KEES etc.)
• Serves as emergency response coordinator during emergencies and system disturbance to ensure appropriate dispatch of available resources in a timely manner.
• Files and documents current and accurate operational records for legal, safety and historical purposes.
• 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.

Experience and Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Master's Degree /or Certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2-6 year cognate experience
• Registered Engineer/Professional Membership (NSE, IET, IEEE etc.) is added advantage

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Excellent understanding of switching, operation and safety manuals, international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI etc)and codes of power industry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office application
• Excellent Team player.
• Be adaptable and juggle multiple demands.
• Strong skills in negotiating, planning, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Application Close Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 2015.

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