KPMG Nigeria – Our client, a leading electricity distribution company in Nigeria with interest and focus on customer satisfaction seeks to fill the role of:

Job Title: Chief Technical Officer

Location: Oyo, Nigeria

Overview

The job holder will lead, oversee and safely manage all aspects of the company’s technical operations in accordance standard procedures and policies to ensure efficient operations and optimal network performance.
Detailed Job Description

Coordinates the planning and implementation of all technical operations
Ensures an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment across company’s areas of operations
Coordinates the development and implementation of a robust maintenance strategy to manage company’s technical asset portfolio
Develops policies for technical operations, research and improvement of technical assets (involves definition of quality standards/ procedures)
Coordinates the development of the annual network operations plans – ensure planning meets environmental, technical and quality standards
Coordinates the implementation of recommendations to enhance systems, expand network capacity and refurbish existing network assets/infrastructure
Ensures compliance with statutory rules and regulations as required
Reports on technical data on a regular basis (SAIFI, SAIDI, CAIDI fault clearance, loss level monitoring, equipment failure, interruptions, etc.) to management and regulatory bodies
Supervises all engineering works and project related activities carried out across company’s network and infrastructure
Oversees the engineering, design / drawing of all technical projects carried out by the company and ensures compliance with stipulated rules and regulations
Develops and monitors the Function’s budget
Required Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
A post graduate qualification in power systems engineering and management is required
Membership of any of relevant professional bodies is required e.g. NSE, COREN etc
At least 20+ years’ experience in the utilities industry across areas of operations, maintenance, planning, quality management, with at least 12 + years in a supervisory role is required
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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