Head, Metering at Michael Stevens Consulting Limited

Michael Stevens Consulting Limited - Our client in the Power and Energy Sector is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Metering

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop high level and long-term metering optimization strategy and plan in accordance to regulatory standards, company policy and ATC&C losses considerations.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership required to manage and safeguard all metering investments within the Company Franchise and assets
• Responsible for metering activities across the Company franchise - Oversee all metering Planning, Projects, Calibrations and Investigations.
• Specifies and monitors metering equipment standards in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards for approval for use within the Company franchise area.
• Oversees and specifies meter asset needs and assist in system design for both new, up-grades and meter replacements for all category of customers.
• Oversees and validates new or up-dated equipment specifications from recognized / approved metering equipment vendors.
• Liaises with metering vendors to ensure regulatory and company standards and requirements are met in the design and supply of metering equipment.
• Oversees and stewardship of smart meter roll-out: working with suppliers to ensure a successful meter rollout to all customers category.
• Oversees maintenance instructions and spares necessary for the operation of equipment.
• Supporting the realization of consumer benefits and return on investments in smart metering rollouts.
• Designs and planning of Metering Services processes for the Department.
• Oversees the Commissioning of new HT MD metering installations.
• Designs and oversees a system to prevent, detect and recover energy losses attributable to the interference with metering installations perpetrated by fraudulent customers.
• Oversees the collation, analysis, vetting and preparation of the Company monthly Grid Energy meter readings from all the trading point meters across the 8 regions.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Contribute to the development of the Department budget and monitor and control the budget to ensure that expenditure does not exceed agreed limits.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the MD/ CEO of the company.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in any relevant technical discipline.
• Professional membership or certification in NSE and/or COREN or equivalent international certification
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Nigeria Electricity Distribution Chain/ or similar establishment, with a minimum of 6 years in supervisory roles.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2024.