Job Vacancies at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

• 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 
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• 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

• 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.

• Effective supervisory skills 
• Team working skills 
• Problem Solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting

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