Lead, Substation Services 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 vacant position below:

Job Title: Lead, Substation Services

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Specialization: Electrical Engineering

Job Description

• To plan, coordinate, schedule, oversee installation and provide maintenance support of electrical distribution systems      

Responsibilities

•  Plans and oversees all activities relating to the operation, construction and maintenance of substations
• Develops and maintains design standards, material and equipment specifications, construction standards, and engineering practices for substations, supporting the delivery and maintenance of cost effective and high-quality substation assets
• Assesses engineering work processes and methods, designs, materials and equipment procurement, and construction services for efficient substation services
• Prepares new and modifies existing relay drawings including relay panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, AC schematics, DC elementary, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring
• Provides technical expertise, direction and leadership for substation maintenance technicians to ensure the safety and reliability of the electric system
• Monitors technical aspects of the manufacture, installation, utilization, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations
• Coordinates periodic inspections, solves or recommends solutions to substation engineering problems, such as the adequacy of system protection, including relaying, control, and protective apparatus; system analyses involving performance, costs, characteristics of equipment, loads, energy flows, losses, etc.
• Evaluates and analyses distribution facilities and prepares reports on deficiencies, recommend upgrades, modifications and improvements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Deep understanding of principles and practices of power distribution operations
• Deep understanding of principles and practices of safety management
• Good knowledge of regulations and statutory requirements guiding substation systems
• Thorough knowledge of all types of electrical equipment, installation procedures, and maintenance
• Broad experience with wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, such as transformers, breakers, switchgear
• Sound knowledge of protection and control schemes including the preparation of schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to apply technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems
• Good report writing, verbal  and oral communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Good contract management skills (management of outsourced labor)
• Bachelor's degree with 15 years work experience

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2019

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

Note

• When the page opens, click on "Click here see vacancies" and select "Lead, Substation Services" to apply accordingly
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.