Lead, Protection Control and Metering at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

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Lead, Protection Control and Metering at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States.Purpose of the Job 


The Lead, Protection, Control, and Metering is responsible for overseeing the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection, control, and metering systems to ensure the reliability and safety of the distribution 
network 


Key Duties and Responsibilities 


Oversee the installation, testing, calibration, and maintenance   of protection, control, and metering systems across the distribution network
Ensure the reliability and accuracy of metering systems, including smart meters, current transformers, and voltage transformers
Conduct regular testing and maintenance of protection relays and associated control equipment
Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for all protection and metering devices
Lead investigations into equipment failures or protection malfunctions, ensuring root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented
Provide technical support for troubleshooting complex issues in protection, control, and metering systems
Ensure all protection, control, and metering activities comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices
Be up to date with national and international standards related to protection and metering systems
Manage the design and implementation of new protection, control, and metering systems or upgrades to existing system
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for the procurement and installation of equipment
Supervise and mentor a team of technicians and engineers, providing guidance and support for technical and operational challenges
Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs for team members
Maintain accurate records of all protection and metering equipment and their maintenance schedules
Ensure all team activities adhere to safety protocols, and promote a culture of safety within the team
Conduct risk assessments for all protection, control, and metering activities
Prepare and submit periodic reports on the performance of protection and metering systems to the Head of Distribution
Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Head Distribution Key Requirements


Education and Work Experience


B.Eng / HND in an Engineering field + COREN accredited PGD + Masters in the same field
Relevant professional certification is required, e.g. COREN etc
Basic computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint Outlook) 
5-7 years of relevant experience in the power distribution sector or related fields, with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.


Attributes and Competencies 


Effective supervisory skills 
Team working skills 
Problem Solving and decision-making skills
Proficiency in data analytics and reporting
Source: Lead, Protection Control and Metering at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)