Lead, Operations & Maintenance

About this role

The role is for a Lead in Operations and Maintenance at NESCO Nigeria, based in Plateau. It focuses on leading the generation function, planning and delivering cost-efficient power generation, and maintaining assets to support reliable electricity supply. The position requires developing strategies and maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance with technical procedures, and overseeing projects, reporting to the Head of Generation. The employer, Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited, delivers generation, distribution, and retail electric power in Plateau State and nearby areas. The advert targets engineers with substantial post-qualification experience in power generation and related activities.

What you would do

• Manage the generation function and lead teams to achieve high performance in cost-effective power generation.
• Formulate operations and maintenance strategies to ensure reliability and continuity of electricity generation.
• Develop maintenance programmes for NESCO's power generation operations.
• Develop policies, procedures and standards to direct technical field operations.
• Create a work programme for the Generation Department to meet deliverables on time.
• Ensure all activities comply with approved technical system operation procedures.
• Gather information on regional and international trends to adapt for NESCO.
• Take accountability for project works, testing and commissioning related to generation activities.
• Oversee compliance with Quality Management System and Occupational Health & Safety activities in the department.
• Prepare periodic reports for the Head, Generation and perform other duties as assigned.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or HND with COREN-accredited PGD plus Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Relevant professional certifications with engineering bodies, including full COREN membership or related certifications.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (optional advantage) such as MBA or Engineering Management.
• Minimum six years of relevant post-qualification experience in planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of major engineering works, with three years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in hydro power plant operations, maintenance, refurbishment/overhaul, modernization and upgrade is an advantage.

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