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.
Senior Officer, Prepayment Meter Operations (PPM)
Full-time
Kaduna State
Job Summary
Responsible for Pre-Payment Meters (PPM) field operations. This position is highly visible and requires a strong leader with the ability to prioritize, plan for massive deployment of PPM meters in the region. Role will provide strategic advisory support to the Energy Management Team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support to the Head, Energy Metering Department in achieving the team’s objectives
Liaise with relevant departments to prepare deployment plan and oversee the implementation, review, and audit of individual PPM projects within KADUNA ELECTRICregion (Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States)
Establish, build and maintain effective working relationships with CAPMI and other metering vendors for hitch free operations
Supervise the activities of meter installers and monitoring teams
Prepare periodic PPM customer energy consumption trend analysis, and weekly reports
Provide on the job training (OJT) to new staff on PPM deliverables
Conduct periodic PPM re-certification exercise, analyze results, and prepare retroactive bills for affected customers.
Recommendation / specification of customers’ tariff structure / placement based on the nature of their business and load measurement.
Recommendation / computation of customers’ estimated load to be used for billing purpose for newly customers or in the event of faulty / ruptured meters
Installation and commissioning of the following meters:
(a) Single Phase
(b)Three Phase
(c) Whole Current Meter Board
(d)MD Low Voltage Standard Meter Board
(e) MD High Voltage Standard Meter Board
Maintenance, certification and re-certification of meters as stated above.
Testing and calibration of meters as enumerated above.
Supervision / providing metering standard specifications in accordance with the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) and Nigerian standard according to Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) policy.
Conducting of general meter type testing, meter routing testing & meter sample testing as the case may be in any condition or situation of meter supply.
Provision of support to services to other offices
Job Requirements
Required Experience: 1-3 year(s)
Desired Courses: Not Specified
Competency and Skill Requirements
Excellent understanding of the standards of the energy industry.
Project Management skills
Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, multiple tasking and to work with all types of individuals.
Strong skills in negotiating, planning, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.
Demonstrable organizational and interpersonal skills
People management skills
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/Electronic, Computer Engineering or any relevant field.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Master’s degree /or certification is an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related function
At least 2 years in a supervisory role
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