Utility Engineer / Manager at Value Edge Management Service Limited

Value Edge Management Service Limited is a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government engaging highly trained and sector-experienced consultants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Utility Engineer / Manager

Location: Ota, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A utility manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls utility operations in a company.
• The Utility Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and improvement of the organization's utility services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all utility providers, including electricity, gas, Air, water, sewer, and HVAC
• Reviewing operational metrics such as energy usage as per different operational area of organization.
• Scheduling regular maintenance for equipment such as Generators, Transformer, UPS, boilers, air conditioning systems, Compressors, pumps and chillers.
• Monitoring the performance of service providers such as contractors or utility companies to ensure that services are being delivered satisfactorily.
• Overseeing the development of new utility systems or facilities such as Transformer installation, gas and diesel generator installation, Genset Synchronization Panels, UPS installation.
• Coordinating with outside agencies such as insurance companies or regulators to obtain approval of new projects or policies.
• Investigating complaints from production or other departments regarding utilities to determine cause and proper solutions.
• Manage and reconcile utilities consumption on a monthly basis. ( Electricity and spares consumption)
• Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing usage, costs, and variances
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce overall consumption and costs
• Strategic thinking and working in such direction to identify and implement energy efficiency measures

Requirements

• Graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. (ND/HND)
• 7-15 years experience in utility management or similar fields
• Experience in Utility equipment like Boiler, Generator, UPS, Air compressors, Chillers etc
• Proven track record of reducing operational costs while maintaining or improving service levels
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance issues for utilities
• Excellent project management skills
• Superior people management skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Effective Communication skills
• Ability to identify problems, find potential solutions and implement them
• Leadership and critical thinking skills

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.