General Manager, Operations - Nigeria Job at Global Talent Network - HR Consultants

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Job Title: General Manager, Operations

Location: Nigeria

Employer: Global Talent Network – HR Consultants

Exciting Opportunities in the Power and Utilities Industry

Our client, an equal opportunity employer, is a foremost Power and Utilities Company covering the south eastern states of Nigeria looking to transform its organization, thereby positioning herself to delivering exemplary service to customers and thus has urgent need to recruit extraordinary individuals for the following key role:

Position Description:

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and will oversee the company's core operations. He/She will be responsible for system maintenance, outage management, system control and procurement. He/She will also be responsible for the following:

•   Redesign and implement a qualified, responsive outage management program including corrective responses.

•   Lead and direct all routine preventative maintenance for the entire region.

•   Assume primary responsibility for the efficient distribution of electricity and grid reliability.

•   Develop an effective organization structure to serve customers across 5 states and 18 regional offices.

•   Manage and maintain technical assets, warehousing and procurement activities.

•   Manage technical capital projects to construct and rebuild aging infrastructure.

•   Develop training, safety and performance standards for the operations organization.

•   Maintain strict compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.

•   Support the corporate strategy to continuously improve performance and efficiency.

Educational Qualification: Bachelors' degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. MBA is an added advantage.

Experience: 10-15 years post qualification experience in utility or manufacturing environment, with at least 10 years at managerial level

Desired Skills and Experience:

Skills and Competences:

•   Knowledge of power distribution operations and systems.

•   Familiarity with power assets such as substations, transformers and meters.

•   Experience with power systems analysis, fault studies.

•   Understanding of power system construction, communication protocols and technologies.

•   Excellent managerial and communications skills.

•   Utmost integrity, highly motivated to succeed, strong work ethic, attention to details.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified persons should apply online or forward their curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter in a word document format, quoting the appropriate job title and reference to: curriculumvitae@gtnhr.com no later than two (2) weeks from the date of this publication.  

All applications will be treated in confidence and only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Candidates from the diaspora are welcome.

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