Substation Operator Job at Geometric Power Nigeria

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Job Title: Substation Operator

Ref Code: SO/009

Location: Aba, Nigeria

Employer: Aba Power Limited

Recruiter: Geometric Power Limited / GP Limited

Position Description:

Controls equipment, such as current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers, that regulate flow of electricity through substation of electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers:

•   Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and amounts distributed from station.

•   Communicates with LOAD DISPATCHER to report amount of electricity received into substation, and to receive switching instructions.

•   Observes switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted, or open circuits.

•   Monitors circuit breaker switch or pushes buttons to interrupt flow of current in disturbed line preparatory to repair, and to connect alternate circuit to carry load of de-energized lines. Records temperature of transformers at specified intervals.  

•   May inspect equipment, such as transformers, pumps, fans, batteries, and circuit breakers to detect defects.  

•   Calculates average and peak load conditions from electric recording instrument data and compile periodic report of load variations for system planning purposes.

•   Locates and replaces defective fuses and switches, using test lamp and hand-tools.

•   May be designated according to primary function of substation as Substation Operator, Conversion; Substation Operator, Distribution; Substation Operator, Transforming. Operates auxiliary generators and be designated Substation Operator, Generation.

•   In charge of several remote-controlled substations from central station switchboard and be designated Substation Operator, Automatic

Education Qualification: HND or Its equivalent in Electrical/Electronics

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in communication system design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair for transmission and sub-transmission power systems.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR Consultant.

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