Job Description
Job Summary
- As a Network Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all operations and maintenance activities within the business unit.
- You will lead efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of the distribution network, prevent equipment failure, and implement strategies for loss and accident reduction.
You’ll contribute to:
- Allocating tasks and supervising employees to ensure targets are met within the business unit.
- Auditing records to maintain compliance with operational methods and quality standards.
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating the operation and maintenance of 11kV and 415kV distribution networks.
- Managing technical activities for smooth functioning of the network and ensuring timely inspections and commissioning of new projects.
- Collaborating with the Corporate Office and managing materials, budgets, and resources for efficient operations.
- Driving loss reduction strategies and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory policies.
This position offers an incredible opportunity to:
- Leadoperational strategies that directly impact energy distribution and reliability.
- Develop expertise in network management, maintenance planning, and compliance.
- Work on dynamic projects and cutting-edge infrastructure in the power sector.
- Gain experience in leadership, team coordination, and resource management.
- Build a rewarding career in Nigeria’s growing energy industry
Requirements
Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree orits equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Work Experience:
- 8-10 years of relevant work experience in operations and maintenance within the power sector.
Skills & Competencies:
- The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals.
Technical Competencies:
- Network Data Analysis Management
- Operations&Maintenance Management
- Sub-station Planning Maintenance
- SystemSupport Load Management
- High&LowTension Operation & Maintenance Management
- NetworkLocation Mapping
- Equipment Testing &Commissioning Management
- Electricity Industry Regulatory Knowledge
Behavioral Competencies:
- Customer Centricity– Minimize downtime and enhance service reliability to improve customer experience.
- Risk Management–Identify potential risks and implement preventive measures to ensure system stability.
- PeopleLeadership–Guide maintenance teams for effective task execution and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Supervisory/Managerial Skills– Oversee daily operations, ensuring timely issue resolution and regulatory compliance.
- Entrepreneurship– Drive process improvements and cost-effective solutions for operational efficiency.
- ChangeManagement –Adapt tonew technologies and evolving maintenance strategies to boost performance.
- Result-Driven Approach–Optimize resource allocation to meet maintenance goals and minimize downtime
- This opportunity is a Senior Manager role; the complexity of this role will work across all Functions and Department of the Business to drive and ensure performance. The role reports directly to the Business Manager.