Network Planning & Design Officer (Oyo Business Hub) 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 position below:

Job Title: Network Planning & Design Officer

Location: Oyo Business Hub, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This job holder plans and designs IBEDC distribution network in the business hub to ensure system reliability, technical loss reduction, safety, regulatory compliance and economic sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

• This job holder plans and designs IBEDC distribution network in the busin1.    Distribution capacity management and optimization of network equipment. 
• Carry out distribution network analysis using power system modelling tools/software, to improve the distribution network reliability.  
• Plans standard distribution network suitable for new and existing network optimization projects.  
• Prepares Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) and cost benefit analysis for technical projects.  
• Initiates, schedule, monitor, control and commissioning of technical projects to ensure compliance with planned and relevant regulatory standards.  
• Construction of relief substation and associated lines accessories.  
• Prepares technical reports.  
• Initiates and drives approval processes for new connection application.  
• Update of IBEDC network database/diagram to ensure it reflects status of the network using AutoCAD/GIS platform.  
• Prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports to relevant stakeholders.  
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Lead, Network Planning and Technical Engineer.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Possession of certifications in Engineering is an added advantage; Membership of a professional body is required e.g., NSE, COREN.
• One to Two years’ experience in relevant engineering field.   
• Deep understanding of basic Engineering principles
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Packages, AutoCAD e.t.c.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Creative Thinking Skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.