Manager – Energy / Feeder at Beacon Power Services

Beacon Power Services has been at the forefront of developing energy management software and providing energy analytics in Nigeria since 2010.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager – Energy / Feeder

Location: Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria
Department: OPS – Operations
Reports to: Director – Franchise Operations
Work arrangement: Work will be delivered on-site at the client’s location / in the field

How You'll Make an Impact

• We are looking for a technically sharp and commercially aware Manager – Energy / Feeder to sit at the intersection of data, field, and product relationships.
• In this role, you will drive energy performance across assigned client networks managing metering integrity, conducting loss studies, and delivering the insights that power smarter grid decisions.

What You'll Do
Energy Monitoring & Data Integrity:

• Work closely with the Product Operations team to ensure accurate real-time streaming of feeder and distribution transformer (DT) energy readings
• Monitor and validate readings for Maximum Demand (MD) customers to ensure data accuracy and operational reliability
• Conduct joint meter readings with client technical teams for billing verification and monthly energy reconciliation
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of energy data used for operational analysis, reporting, and ESG requirements

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client metering departments and distribution substation officers to ensure the reliability and proper functioning of metering assets
• Serve as a key operational contact for client teams regarding metering performance, feeder monitoring, and energy data integrity
• Provide regular management reports on feeder energy performance, including analysis of trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities

Technical Analysis & Loss Reduction:

• Conduct joint technical loss studies with client engineering teams across assigned feeders and regions
• Support the identification of technical and operational losses and recommend corrective actions to improve network efficiency
• Lead or support energy audits and contribute to the implementation of measures that improve energy performance

Field & Technical Operations:

• Support basic meter repair and meter recertification activities in collaboration with technical metering teams
• Participate in field inspections and operational assessments to ensure proper functioning of metering and feeder infrastructure
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors involved, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with national energy regulations applicable to client markets
• Support adherence to relevant international technical and operational standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support operational, regulatory, and sustainability reporting requirements

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear goals, KPIs, and accountability standards
• Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and delivery planning within approved budgets
• Participate in annual planning and forecasting processes
• Own hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and individual development plans
• Ensure operational discipline, timely delivery, and quality standards
• Identify and escalate resource or budget risks impacting delivery
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For
Professional & Technical Strengths:

• Strong practical experience in energy management, metering operations, and electrical engineering within a utility or power distribution company
• Strong understanding of feeder energy performance, loss analysis, and electricity metering systems
• Ability to conduct and interpret technical loss studies and energy audits
• Familiarity with grid management concepts, including distribution transformer (DT) readings and Maximum Demand (MD) monitoring
• Experience coordinating or managing vendors and contractors involved in energy or infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of national energy regulations, as well as ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.

Leadership & Interpersonal Strengths:

• Ability to collaborate with multicultural and geographically distributed teams
• High degree of autonomy and accountability
• Willingness to travel within and outside the country
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with client technical teams and external stakeholders
• Clear and structured communicator, capable of translating technical analysis into actionable insights and management reports
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different sites and client engagements.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with SCADA systems, Meter Data Management (MDM) platforms
• Exposure to data analysis tools or dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms)
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives within utilities, particularly related to energy monitoring, loss reduction, or network performance optimization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

What the Recruitment Process Looks Like

• Step 1 - Application Review: Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application to evaluate your experience, qualifications, and overall suitability for the role.
• Step 2 - Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments: If selected to move forward, you will complete behavioral and cognitive assessments. These help us better understand your working style and ensure alignment with the role requirements and BPS’s culture.
• Step 3 - Technical Assessments: If you progress to this stage, you will complete technical assessments designed to evaluate your problem-solving approach and the key technical skills required for the role.
• Step 4 - HR & Culture Fit Interview: At this stage, you will meet with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, motivations, and potential fit within the company.
• Step 5 - Technical Excellence Interview: In the final stage, you will interview with the Hiring team to further assess your technical expertise and overall fit for the role, and to ensure alignment on expectations from both sides.