Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc – Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone(Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states)

We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

In order to enable us continue providing excellent customer service, and so we can build a world class electricity distribution company, we have partnered with one of the world’s most reputable electricity distribution companies with over 100 years of experience: the Manila Electricity Company (MERALCO) from the Republic of the Philippines. We are presently in the process of re-engineering the company to international standards by introducing the latest technology, innovative customer initiatives and a compelling employee value proposition.

IBEDC is investing in excellence, if we are to meet our goals, we need your help. We need you to join us in the following rewarding and challenging career opportunity.

Position : Human Resource Adminitsrator

Job TypeFull Time

Job Field Human Resources / HR



Available Slots 2 Slots

Job Description To provide qualitative and quantitative support to supervisors and staff in various human resources functions

Responsibilities

Provides support in carrying out HR activities such as candidate screening and selection activities, updating employee records, conducting on-boarding/induction programmes, exit interviews, process leave of absence requests etc.
Participates in the smooth running of staff performance appraisal processes and supports HODs in conducting appraisal activities
Collates data, analyses and presents findings/insights to supervisors as required
Produces relevant paper work, letters, memos and reports as required
Supports in Disciplinary and Conflict/Grievance Management meetings making sure all relevant documents are made available
Participates in the gathering, documenting and maintenance of information kept in employee record files
Assist in conducting staff background checks
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organisations

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities

Other Requirements
At least 1-3 years experience/education in general principles of Human Resources Management. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Programmes (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with excellent report writing and data analysis skills.

Position : Distribution Substation Operator


Job Field Engineering / Technical

Job Description Regulates flow of electricity through substation of electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers: Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and amounts distributed from station



Responsibilities

Inspecting, operating and maintaining substations and distribution apparatus consistent with safety regulation.
Controlling equipment such as Current converter, Voltage transformers and Circuit breakers to regulate the flow of electricity through substations and overhead distribution lines to customers
Reporting outages, load data to load dispatcher and receiving switching instructions
Observe switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted, or open circuit.
Records temperature of transformers at specified intervals
Issues protective tags through established safe clearance procedures for all equipment in the plant and substation
Notes changes in load and makes routine adjustments to meet such changes without immediate supervision. Reports unusual situations to supervision.
Maintains daily operating log on all operations, both routine and emergency, and reports on line outages and weather conditions. Records hourly readings of indicating and integrating meters, and changes, marks and checks charts of recording instruments.
Switches and maintains substation equipment for proper operation
Prepares the equipment for operation and starts, stops and controls the units, adjusting the load and voltage and accessory regulating equipment as required.
Performs switching operations in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational requirements:

OND Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering
Professional qualification; NAPTIN Certificate, NSE (Technologist) is an added advantage

Other requirements:

Experience: 1-3 years
Technical knowledge of power distribution network
Technical knowledge in Switchgear Operation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
Safety and basic standard protection
Good Communication skill

Position : Safety Monitoring and Inspection Officers

Available Slots 4 Slots

Job Description To assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environment compliance in IBEDC.

Responsibilities

Assists in defining HSE quality management approach organisation-wide (procedures, standards, specifications, etc)
Monitors compliance with HSE policy.
Conducts HSE inspections, sampling, monitoring/tests, accident and incident investigations, to identify hazards and unsafe practices – reports findings and makes recommendations.
Carries out periodic audits on HSE processes and procedures organisation-wide.
Carries out regular inspections on major projects and those with a potentially high risk factor to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and ensure implementation of safe work practices
Assists in the development and execution of annual quality assurance plans

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification

A first degree in Safety, Environmental Science or any related discipline

Professional Qualification

Membership of any occupational health & safety professional bodies or equivalent.

Desired Experience

At least 3 years experience in the HSE field within a relevant industry (Utilities, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, etc.)

Positon : Auditor - Commercial Operations


Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Specialization Accounting / Finance / Marketing / Auditing

Minimum Qualification BACHELOR DEGREE

Job Description To protect IBEDC against loss and inefficiencies by conducting audits on Marketing & Customer Care operations to confirm procedural/statutory compliance; identifying ineffective processes/inadequate internal controls and recommending improvements

Responsibilities

Reviews marketing operations and systems (billing and collection, customer care, etc.) to confirm that they are carried out according to developed/standard processes and conform to agreed/standard policies and legislations
Analyses and assesses information obtained through interviews, observation and review of documentation and presents results in both a written report and oral presentation
Communicates with and educates process owners on the role of the audit team to ensure cooperation during the audit process
Maintains all approved communications regarding the audit process
Interprets the significance of audit findings, concludes on findings and makes practical recommendations to address non-compliance and improve internal control
Prepares periodic audits reports to document audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations to key management personnel
Follows-up on the implementation of approved recommendations proposed in previous audit reports report and measures its impact on operations
Keeps abreast of industry developments and updates to auditing standards through continuing education and assists in establishing those practices within the organisation
Assists in conducting special investigations of fraud/malpractices across the organisation

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Accounting, Finance or any related discipline

Professional Qualification
Professional membership and certification in relevant fields including Marketing and Audit is an added advantage

Desired Experience
At least 3-5 years experience auditing marketing processes and techniques preferable in the Energy, Products or Telecommunications sector.

Position : Auditor - Information Technology



Specialization ICT System Audit

Available Slots 1 Slots

Job Description To protect IBEDC against loss and inefficiencies by conducting audits on Information Technology systems to confirm procedural/statutory compliance; identifying ineffective processes/inadequate internal controls and recommending improvements.

Responsibilities

Reviews information technology (operating systems, applications, database management systems, LAN/WAN communication concepts, telecommunication systems, and system development processes and Information Security frameworks) to confirm that they are carried out according to developed/standard processes and conform to agreed/standard policies and legislations
Analyses and assesses information obtained through interviews, observation and review of documentation and presents results in both a written report and oral presentation
Communicates with and educates process owners on the role of the audit team to ensure cooperation during the audit process
Maintains all approved communications regarding the audit process
Interprets the significance of audit findings, concludes on findings and makes practical recommendations to address non-compliance and improve internal control
Prepares periodic audits reports to document audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations to key management personnel
Follows-up on the implementation of approved recommendations proposed in previous audit reports report and measures its impact on operations
Keeps abreast of industry developments and updates to auditing standards through continuing education and assists in establishing those practices within the organisation
Assists in conducting special investigations of fraud/malpractices across the organisation

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or any related discipline.

Professional Qualification
Professional membership and certification in relevant fields including IT Audit, like CISA, e.t.c.

Desired Experience
At least 3-5 years experience auditing marketing processes and techniques preferable in the Energy, Products or Telecommunications sector

Position : Investigation, Inspection & Maintenance Officers


Job Field Engineering / Technical

Specialization Electricity Metering/Inspection & Maintanance

Job Description To carry out measures aimed at guarding against technical and commercial losses by detecting actual and potential revenue leakages / irregularities within the business franchise area of Ibadan, Oyo, Ogun, Kwara & Osun

Responsibilities

Meet agreed revenue protection targets and goals while maximising cash collection and applying strategies that will enhance theft detection.
Liaises with relevant departments (Technical Operations , Legal, etc.) to minimise potential energy thefts – devises adequate strategies to guard against such.
Daily Energy audit of energy meters of all categories of customer at their Metering points
Actualising strategies that will reduce Aggregate Technical, Commercial and Collection losses within domain of operation.
Conduct energy survey on the Customers electricity need and recommend infrastructure required.
Installation of Energy Meters as the need arises.
Inspection and certification of Meters installed by the IBEDC Contractors
Preparation of daily activity reports for Management Information System
Works with relevant department to actualize revenue protection processes and procedures to guard against potential commercial losses

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification
B.Sc/HND in Engineering or any related discipline

Other Qualifications

Verifiable track record of similar role will be an added advantage
Good knowledge of MS Office
Minimum of 5 years Post graduation experience

Skills

Effective working knowledge of Basic Electrical tools
Good analytical and communication skills
Sound knowledge of Electricity Industry
Ability to multi-task with little or no supervision

Position : Auditor - Technical Operations


Job Field Engineering / Technical

Available Slots 4 Slots

Job Description To protect IBEDC against loss and inefficiencies by conducting audits on Technical operations to confirm procedural/statutory compliance; identifying ineffective processes/inadequate internal controls and recommending improvements

Responsibilities

Reviews technical operations (planning & construction, operations & maintenance schedules, performance standards based on industry regulations, etc.)to confirm that they are carried out according to developed/standard processes and conform to agreed/standard policies and legislations
Analyses and assesses information obtained through interviews, observation and review of documentation and presents results in both a written report and oral presentation
Communicates with and educates process owners on the role of the audit team to ensure cooperation during the audit process
Maintains all approved communications regarding the audit process
Interprets the significance of audit findings, concludes on findings and makes practical recommendations to address non-compliance and improve internal control
Prepares periodic audits reports to document audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations to key management personnel
Follows-up on the implementation of approved recommendations proposed in previous audit reports report and measures its impact on operations
Keeps abreast of industry developments and updates to auditing standards through continuing education and assists in establishing those practices within the organisation
Assists in conducting special investigations of fraud/malpractices across the organisation

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any related discipline
A postgraduate degree in Engineering or any related discipline is a significant advantage

Professional Qualification

Professional membership and certification in relevant fields including Engineering and Audit

Desired Experience

At least 5+ years experience auditing technical processes, controls and systems preferably in the Energy or Telecommunications sector with at least 3 years in a supervisory role

Position : Lead, Utilities Economics

Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit



Available Slots 1 Slots

Job Description To ensure full compliance of IBEDC with all industry regulations governing permits, rates and pricing Department: Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations. The role holder reports to the Head of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations and supervises Energy Rates, Pricing, and System Reliability teams

Responsibilities

Assists in developing policies, strategies and plans for the department to ensure full regulatory compliance
Oversees and monitors the process for energy pricing and tariff rate and systems reliability
Participates in regulatory agency meetings and public meetings/hearings that pertains to permits, rates and pricing
Prepares internal report for IBEDC management (highlight findings, implications and key recommendations)
Monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable utility commission rules, regulations and orders as it pertains to rates, pricing and system reliability
Develops and implements long-term rate strategy and plans, including rate design, adjustment mechanisms and tariff provisions to prevent earnings erosion
Liaises constantly with relevant departments (Legal, Finance and Accounts, etc.) and BUs across IBEDC on regulatory related matters as it pertains to rates and pricing

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification:

A first degree in Social Sciences, Engineering or any relevant field

Desired Experience:

At least 10 years’ experience in a regulatory function with at least 5 years’ in a supervisory position within the Utilities industry or a closely related industry with at least 5 years in a supervisory role

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