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 Energy Metering and New Connections Department:
Job Title: Officer, Grid Metering Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Locations: Kaduna and Sokoto States
Job Summary
- Responsible for joint reading, calibration and reconciliation of all Grid Meters with Market Operators and Transmission Services Provider.
- Role will provide strategic advisory support to the Energy Management Team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Installation and commissioning of the following meters:
- Single Phase
- Three Phase
- Whole Current Meter Board
- MD Low Voltage Standard Meter Board
- MD High Voltage Standard Meter Board
- Maintenance, certification and re-certification of meters as stated above.
- Testing and calibration of meters as enumerated above.
- Joint Re-certification of Grid Meters with Market Operators and Transmission Services Provider
- Monthly reading of all the Grid meters with Market Operators and Transmission Services Provider
- Periodic energy reconciliation and report of energy received from the grid
- Development of energy sourcing strategies, process management for the network asset planning processes
- Monitoring alignment of planning process with corporate and regulatory thrusts and requirements
- Provision of support to services to other offices
Competency and Skill Requirements
- Excellent understanding of the standards of the energy industry.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
- Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions
- Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams
- Strong skills in negotiating, planning, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Experience and Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or HND preferably in Electrical, Electronics, Physics/Electronics, Computer Engineering or any relevant field.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Master's degree /or certification is an added advantage.
- NSE registration is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years cognate experience
Application Closing Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online