Job Vacancies at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

To assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Environment and Social compliance in IBEDC

Job Requirements

• A fist degree in safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or any related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in any related discipline is an added advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies. (ISPON); (BCSP); (ISHM).
• At least 5 years’ experience in the HSE field within a relevant industry (Utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in Developing, updating and implementing the IBEDC’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS);  
• Keep track, follow up and report the Environmental Management Intervention programs at IBEDC’s offices and Injection Substations;
• Organize  internal capacity building and training of staff on Environment and Social regulations, Guidelines, procedures and best practice;  
• Keep track on the close-out of recommendations of internal and external Environment and Social audit reports;  
• Keep track on existing and new National and International Environmental regulations and guidelines as they concern IBEDC operations and update the legislation register;  
• Keep track of all Relevant Environmental and Social Stakeholders for regular engagement for business improvement;  
• Implement pollution reduction and prevention strategies;  
• Assist in identification, evaluation and mitigating of all Environmental and social risk to be embedded in IBEDC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Assist in conducting Environmental and Social Inspections and Audits.
• Ensure prompt identification and documentation of all IBEDC’s Environment and Social aspects and impacts.
• Monitor and update timely IBEDC Environment and Social register of legislations (legal Register);  
• Monitor and supervise the handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with best practice;  
• Keep track of the internal Environmental and Social processes to meetup with regulatory and lenders requirement.  
• Monitoring of stakeholder management – bridge communication gap between IBEDC and the host communities;  
• Distribute and enforce compliance to the use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) E. g eye goggle, hand glove, nose mask, e. t. c..
• Encourage safe and ethical work practice.within IBEDC.
• Carry out other sundry assignments that may be assigned by the Head, Environment and Social.  

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Job Description

This job role is responsible for the planning, developing, and management of franchising operations and mini-grid projects. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, overseeing project implementation, and ensuring the sustainability and scalability of franchising models and mini-grid solutions.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Social Sciences, or any relevant field.
• A relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar function within the utility industry or a closely related industry.

Technical Competencies 

• Critical thinking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of safety standards. 
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and standards

Behavioural Competencies 

• Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to diffuse potentially dangerous and hostile confrontations during investigations.Good interpersonal skills. 
• Result oriented.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality

Job Responsibility

• Coordinate internal review of all Expressions of Interest received with stakeholders, analyze and make recommendations for management business decisions.
• Upon management approval, coordinate all external communications to the developers/partners, Including necessary documentation during and after every meeting.
• Carry out all relevant data validation needed to establish reasonable baseline assessment and performance metrics in the approved or selected feeders.
• Co-opt any relevant internal stakeholders for the assessment and implementation of franchising models
• Build the business case and justification on feeder/DTs to be franchised providing business justification and making recommendations to the management.
• Ensure regulatory and legal compliance on Franchising and Mini Grid engagement while following IBEDC’s policy and guidelines.
• Liaise with relevant functions to implement appropriate change management processes deemed necessary to ensure a hitch-free project implementation/transition
• Develop, regularly review, and present for management approval, policies, standard operating procedures, and any other relevant guiding framework about the implementation of Franchising and Mini Grid modeling within IBEDC’s network.
• Carry out other sundry assignments as directed by the Unit Head.  

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Job Description

This job role is responsible for overseeing the inspection of all materials and services, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining the highest levels of quality. This role involves managing vendor assessments, compliance monitoring, and continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and material reliability.

Job Requirements

• A first degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or management fields is required B.Sc., B.Eng., or HND
• Possession of certifications in Engineering is required; Membership in a professional body is required e.g. NSE, COREN.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance, inspection, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of principles and practices of power distribution operations
• Deep understanding of principles of electrical instrumentation and mechanical installation, functions, and maintenance.
• Deep understanding of principles and practices of safety management
• Good knowledge of methods, materials, practices, and equipment generally used in technical operations.
• Good knowledge of technical standards/regulations and statutory requirements guiding electricity distribution systems.
• Adequate understanding of the Grid network infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of electricity distribution policies and regulatory issues including industry codes, standards and practice.
• Good knowledge of materials used in electrical power systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Deep understanding of principles and practices of safety management
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Leadership skills

Job Responsibility

• Quality Inspection: Oversee the inspection of all incoming materials and services to ensure they meet IBEDC’s quality standards and specifications.
• Vendor Assessment: Conduct regular assessments of vendors and suppliers to ensure they consistently provide high-quality materials and services
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all procured materials and services comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of all inspections, assessments, and quality assurance activities.
• Training & Development: Provide training and support to technical staff on quality standards and inspection protocols​​​​​​.
• Reporting: Prepare a detailed report on quality assurance activities, findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Process improvement: Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and material reliability.
•   Incident Investigations: Lead investigations into quality-related incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence