Head, Technical Operations

Sunrose Consulting Limited - Our client, one of the leading Power Distribution Companies in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Technical Operations (Electrical Engineer)
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The company is seeking to recruit The Head Technical Operations to provide leadership and management expertise for the planning, coordination and delivery of efficient and cost-effective power distribution services for the achievement of the company’s corporate objective.
• You will ensure new projects are technically and economically feasible and environmentally consistent with the company’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical network operations/ distribution function, providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and facilitating the amalgamation process in order to achieve high performance standards and staff pride in the cost effective distribution of power
• Formulate strategies for Operations & Maintenance to ensure that objectives of reliability and continuity of electricity distribution supply are met
• Develop maintenance programs, for operation and maintenance in respect of the company’s power distribution network
• Prepare the annual business plans and operating and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all activities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved levels on a regular basis and investigate and justify significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control
• Formulate the development of policies, procedures and standards to direct and control the technical field operations effectively
• Participate in the award of contracts, for all technical infrastructure projects, responsible for selection of vendors and materials.
• Develop program of work for the department to ensure that deliverables are achieved within established timescales.
• Monitor project progress against agreed time, budget and resources.

Requirements

• A graduate of Electrical Engineering, you must have a minimum of 20 years of experience, 5 of which must be at top management position in the Technical Department in a reputable organization in the power sector.
• Experience should be broad-based and include exposure to managing and implementing technical projects within the power sector.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical Thinking
• Drive & Resilience
• Persistence
• Energetic
• Change, Adaptability & Flexibility
• Tenacious
• Rugged
• High level of gravitas and maturity.

Skills:

• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong Business Acumen
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong managerial skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to top management, customers, and employees.