• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Metering


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Edo


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Responsibilities

• Develop high level and long-term metering optimization strategy and plan in accordance to regulatory standards, company policy and ATC&C losses considerations.


• Provide technical and commercial leadership required to manage and safeguard all metering investments within BEDC Franchise and assets


• Responsible for metering activities across BEDC franchise - Oversee all metering Planning, Projects, Calibrations and Investigations.


• Specifies and monitors metering equipment standards in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards for approval for use within BEDC franchise area.


• Oversees and specifies meter asset needs and assist in system design for both new, up-grades and meter replacements for all category of customers.


• Oversees and validates new or up-dated equipment specifications from recognized / approved metering equipment vendors.


• Liaises with metering vendors to ensure regulatory and company standards and requirements are met in the design and supply of metering equipment.


• Oversees and stewardship of smart meter roll-out: working with suppliers to ensure a successful meter rollout to all customers category.


• Oversees maintenance instructions and spares necessary for the operation of equipment.


• Supporting the realization of consumer benefits and return on investments in smart metering rollouts.


• Designs and planning of Metering Services processes for the Department.


• Oversees the Commissioning of new HT MD metering installations.


• Designs and oversees a system to prevent, detect and recover energy losses attributable to the interference with metering installations perpetrated by fraudulent customers.


• Oversees the collation, analysis, vetting and preparation of BEDC monthly Grid Energy meter readings from all the trading point meters across the 8 regions.


• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.


• Contribute to the development of the Department budget and monitor and control the budget to ensure that expenditure does not exceed agreed limits.


• Carry out any other duties as requested by the MD/ CEO of the company.

Education:

• First Degree in any relevant technical discipline.


• Professional membership or certification in NSE and/or COREN or equivalent international certification

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in a similar role including in managing major metering projects, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Energy accounting with 5 years been spent at a supervisory level. (Expatriate experience will be a distinct advantage)