Lead, Operations & Maintenance

Location: Kurra Falls, Plateau Purpose of the Job To provide leadership and management expertise in the planning, coordination, and delivery of efficient and cost-effective power generation services, as well as maintenance of assets to support NESCO's corporate objective. Key Duties and Responsibilities The Lead, Operations & Maintenance shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, the following: Manage the generation function, providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and facilitating the process to achieve high performance standards in the cost-effective generation of power Formulate strategies for Operations & Maintenance to ensure that objectives of reliability and continuity of electricity generation demands are met Develop maintenance programs, in respect of NESCO's power generation operations Formulate the development of policies, procedures and standards to direct and control the technical field operations effectively Develop program of work for the Generation Department to ensure that deliverables are achieved within established timescales Ensure all activities are undertaken in strict compliance with approved technical system operation procedures in order to protect NESCO's personnel, assets and corporate reputation Obtain information on regional and international trends and developments in the power generation sector in order to identify those that can be recommended for effective adaptation and deployment in NESCO Accountable for project works, testing and commissioning projects in relation to the generation activities of NESCO Oversee compliance with all Quality Management System /Occupational Health & Safety-related activities in the department as documented in the departmental operations manual, risk assessment register and other relevant documents Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head, Generation Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Head, Generation Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Higher National Diploma (HND) with COREN-accredited Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) plus Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution. Relevant Professional Certifications with engineering professional bodies, including full membership registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or a Related Specialized Certification. Those with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as a Master's Degree in an Engineering Discipline, Business Administration or Management from a recognized tertiary institution will have an added advantage. Minimum of six (6) years of substantial practical relevant post-qualifying hands-on working experience in the planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of major engineering works, preferably with a strong bias towards power generation plants, three (3) of which should be at a Supervisory Role. Applicants with actual hydro power plant operations, maintenance, refurbishment/overhaul, modernisation and upgrade experience will have a strong added advantage. Attributes and Competencies: Knowledge of Electricity Regulations and Policies Operations & Maintenance Management Substation Planning, Maintenance, Operation Implementation