Job Opportunities at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited NESCO

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States.

In its drive to ensure improved and sustained efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of its mandate with strategic leadership and management, NESCO (Nigeria) Limited is recruiting fully qualified, highly motivated, and well experienced persons to fill the rewarding vacant position below:

Job Position: Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Location: Plateau

Job Purpose and Functions

• The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technicians shall be responsible to the Assistant Chief Engineer (Generation) or Assistant Chief Engineer (Services) through the Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineers in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.
• They must have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in operational and electrical or mechanical practices including design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical or mechanical systems preferably in power generation and distribution systems set-up.
• The candidates must be able in a multi-functional teams’ environment and effectively lead and manage teams of electricians, fitters, artisans, etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Electrical/Mechanical Technician shall be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Supervising electrical/mechanical electricians, fitters, artisans;
• Carrying out operations, routine checks, repairs, breakdown & preventive maintenance of power generation plant & its auxiliaries and distribution network equipment and systems;
• Assist in planning, designing, and implementing cost-effective plant, equipment, and systems rehabilitation, modenisation and upgrade to improve safety, reliability, and effectiveness of power supply;
• Carrying out operations and monitoring operating conditions (including recording parameters, operations events, and occurrences) of power plants and distribution network equipment and systems including switchgear etc to ensure efficient & effective performance;
• Ensuring that electrical & mechanical systems, plant, equipment, installations, and operations meet and conform to industry standards, statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Trouble shooting, diagnosing, rectifying faults using fault-testing equipment, and repairing & replacing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, apparatus, systems, and defective components in various electrical/mechanical fixtures;
• Recording all breakdown/corrective and preventive maintenance findings, feedbacks, and improvements;
• Developing, designing, building/constructing/fabricating, and testing electrical and mechanical parts, devices & systems using hand and power tools and specifications;
• Assist in preparation of electrical & mechanical systems specifications and drawings;
• Initiating procurement of spare parts materials, supplies, equipment required for operations and maintenance works;
• Assisting in carrying out administrative duties to enhance smooth relationship between the departments’ sections and also with other relevant Corporation’s departments;
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and other engineering diagrams;
• Training co-workers on the safe and efficient use of electrical/mechanical machinery and equipment;
• Maintaining a tidy, safe, and healthy work environment and adhering to industry regulations;
• Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment, appliances, and apparatus; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum qualification of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a reputable and recognized Polytechnic, with at least three (3) years post qualifying hands-on working experience in the relevant field, preferably in a hydroelectric power generation and distribution industry.
• The Applicants must also be registered members of engineering professional bodies including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as Technologists.

The Person:
Required Key / Core Competencies, Attributes, and Skills:

• Have strong oral and written Communication skills to be able to consult with other staff members;
• Have the physical ability to carry out tasks in uncomfortable place such as high areas and confined spaces;
• Have excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;
• Have good attention to accuracy and detail;
• Be computer literate;
• Be of high integrity;
• Have great organizational and time management abilities;
• Be willing to work full-time hours, and in any of our remote areas of operation;
• Be able to supervise himself and manage other members of a team; and
• Have extensive knowledge of workshop Practice and use of machines and equipment.
• The position require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility company.
• The right interested candidates should have prospects to build a meaningful career within the Electricity Supply Industry.

Job Position: Cook / Housekeeper

Job Location: Plateau

Job Purpose and Functions

• Working in the Managing Director and his/her family’s official residence, the Cook / Housekeeper will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to family's preferences, recipes or tastes, help in devising devise new methods of cooking and new menu items, ordering groceries and supplies, ensuring that the kitchen is clean and tidy, and social events catering.
• He/She will organize and streamline housekeeping work around the residence and carryout all accommodation/housekeeping operations including performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing inside and outside areas as well as laundry and ironing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Cook / Housekeeper shall be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Prepare meals according to client’s requirements/specification, recipes, tastes and maintain the quality and standard of the meals;
• Serve meals and snacks to client’s families and their guests;
• Plan menus according to client's needs and making adjustments to food items to accommodate client with allergies or specific diet concerns;
• Create and explore new cuisines and devise new recipes;
• Estimate expected food consumption and organises preparation of food;
• Create and explore new cuisines including preparing fancy dishes and/or food for special diets;
• Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables, fish and meats, and bake breads and pastries;
• Stock, organize, and ensure that the kitchen, cooking utensils, cutlery and other food preparation areas are clean & properly sanitized before use and after day’s work;
• Shop for or order food, ingredients, spices and kitchen supplies and equipment;
• Keep records and accounts of food purchased;
• Plan and operate food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events;
• Able to operate various kitchen appliances such as a blender, oven, grill, stand mixer, etc.;
• Cleaning the residence rooms including vacuuming and sweeping floors, carpets & rugs and reporting any safety hazards;
• Making beds & changing linen and doing laundry & ironing;
• Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks & countertops as well as replenishing toiletries and towels; and
• Carrying out any other duties related to cooking and housekeeping as maybe assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum qualification of a National Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management including in Food & Beverage Production & Service; Culinary Arts; Professional Cookery; or Equivalent Qualification from a reputable and recognized Institution such as Polytechnic and Hospitality or Culinary Arts School.
• They should have at least two (2) years post qualifying hands-on working experience as a Cook/Housekeeper.

The Person:
Required Key / Core Competencies, Attributes, and Skills:

• Have high integrity and proven experience as a Cook & Housekeeper and be responsible, trustworthy, detail-oriented, flexible, honest, and reliable;
• Have extremely neat and clean personality;
• Be a hard-working individual with ability to work independently, manage and handle multiple tasks with little supervision while maintaining a high level of performance;
• Have exceptional attention to accuracy and details, working quickly without compromising quality, and adhering to standard policies and procedures;
• Be able to stand, squat, kneel, bend and be on their feet for long periods;
• Have excellent analytical, computational, organisational, interpersonal skills, and prioritization & time management skills;
• Have strong oral/verbal & written communication skills and an excellent knowledge of English language;
• Have culinary arts, extensive kitchen equipment knowledge including grills and other cooking procedures, butchering, knowledge of international cuisines, and creativity;
• Have strong understanding of food handling techniques; and
• Have proficiency in cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables
• The position require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility company.
• The right interested candidates should have prospects to build a meaningful career within the Electricity Supply Industry.

Job Position: Electrical & Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Plateau

Job Purpose and Functions

• The Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible to the Assistant Chief Engineer (Generation) or Assistant Chief Engineer (Services) in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities to efficiently and effectively perform generation or distribution functions in the Generation and Distribution Departments of [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited].

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Supervising, directing, evaluating and coordinating staff of the various Sections in the Generation and Distribution Departments;
• Preparation and co-ordination of maintenance programmes for electrical and mechanical power plant & supply facilities, associated civil works and ancillary plant/equipment
• Carrying out efficient and effective operation, maintenance, modification, and rehabilitation of power plant & supply facilities/equipment, including scheduled maintenance and preventive repairs on all electrical/mechanical systems, equipment and machinery, in power generation and distribution infrastructure/facilities;
• Designing, developing, manufacturing, installing and testing electrical/mechanical systems and equipment;
• Analyzing problems or deficiencies and developing solutions to resolve them;
• Inspecting completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards
• Taking part in co-ordination and execution/implementation of new power plant and distribution network & systems projects;
• Co-ordination of spare parts and materials requirements, ordering and stock-keeping them in order to effectively implement maintenance programmes and hence ensure high plant, systems, network and equipment availability;
• Ensuring maintenance of high safety standards for personnel and plant & equipment to current Corporation’s Safety Rules and Factories Act;
• Assisting in preparation, co-ordination, and control of capital and revenue budget requirements for power generation and distribution infrastructure/facilities;
• Assisting in carrying out administrative duties to enhance smooth relationship between the departments’ sections and also with other relevant Corporation’s departments;
• Assisting in preparation of staff training programmes and promotion of training opportunities; and
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief Engineer (Generation) or Assistant Chief Engineer (Services).

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Higher National Diploma with Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) plus Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Polytechnic and NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• The Applicants must also be registered members of engineering professional bodies including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as Engineers and must have at least three (3) years post qualifying hands-on working experience in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of major engineering works with a strong bias towards power supply facilities.
• Applicants with past training in the electrical or mechanical field either through a work-based apprenticeship or vocational training in a school setting followed by hands on experience in the power supply industry will have a strong added advantage.

The Person:
Required Key / Core Competencies, Attributes, and Skills:

• Have excellent oral & written communication skills;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and able to deal with a diverse;
• workforce;
• Be self-motivated, a team player and results oriented;
• Be of high integrity;
• Have excellent oral & written communication skills;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and able to deal with a diverse;
• workforce;
• Be self-motivated, a team player and results oriented;
• Be of high integrity;
• Have creative, analytical mindset and logical problem solving abilities;
• Be highly detail oriented and have keen observation skills to spot and isolate potential problems with generation and distribution systems; and
• Be ready to work in any of the Corporation’s infrastructure and installations including in remote areas.
• The position require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility company.
• The right interested candidates should have prospects to build a meaningful career within the Electricity Supply Industry.

Job Position: Chief Accountant

Job Location: Plateau

Job Purpose and Functions

• As Head of Finance, the Chief Accountant shall be responsible to the Managing Director in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities to effectively manage the Finance Functions of [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] including Management Accounting and Financial Accounting.
• As part of the Management Team, she/he will be a key player in formulating and implementing the Corporation’s short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans; and
• The Chief Accountant provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance on prudent use and management of [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited'’s financial and material resources to enable the Corporation to achieve its goals and objectives in the most efficient and effective manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Accountant’s key duties and responsibilities are many and varied. He/She shall be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Providing strategic financial leadership to the Corporation for the formulation of financial accounting strategies in order to ensure that financial services contribute effectively and efficiently to the goals and objectives of the Corporation;
• Advising and interpreting Corporation’s plans, policies, regulations relating to finances;
• Supervising all aspects of the Corporation’s financial management and accounting functions including preparation of financial statements and production of cost, management, revenue and expenditure accounts and reports timely and presenting the same to the Board of Directors with the Managing Director;
• Interpreting and advising the Board, Managing Director, and Management Team on financial policy & matters and establishing appropriate policies, systems, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and professional standards;
• Ensuring prudent management of company assets and stocks;
• Coordinating the preparation/consolidation of the Corporation’s annual budgets and forecasts;
• Monitoring and controlling expenditure patterns of the Corporation to ensure adherence to budget policies, systems and procedures;
• Preparation/Coordination of the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial operational reports as well as other reports as required and financial statements on the performance of the Corporation for the information and decision making of the Board, Managing Director and Management Team;
• Advising the Board, Managing Director, and Management Team on sourcing and negotiations of external and internal financing of procurement and major projects and ensuring compliance with financing terms and conditions
• Ensuring implementation of an appropriate system of accounting and adequate & effective financial controls that comply with finance management policies & standards and financial regulations;
• Establishing, reviewing and ensuring maintenance of sound management systems including ensuring adherence to established rules, policies, and regulations on finance and procurement matters;
• Monitoring cash and bank balances, and short-term and long-term investments;
• Engaging internal and external auditors to conduct audits as and when they are due and ensuring a close working relationship with them to prepare opinions, assist them access data and information required for effective and efficient audit in order to produce audit reports in time.
• Maintaining good working relationship with the Corporation’s partners, clients, employees and banks in the course of business dealings;
• Identifying capacity development needs of the finance department and staff and participating in the recruitment, induction, performance appraisal, career management and facilitation of access to relevant and appropriate training and development programs in line with the career development path of the Corporation;
• Supervising staff under his/her charge to ensure that the Department provides an acceptable level of financial, administration and management services support to core functions of the Corporation;
• Attending meetings to represent the interests of the Corporation and answering queries on financial matters; and
• Carrying out any other duties relevant to the post as assigned by the Managing Director.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Accountancy or Higher National Diploma with Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) plus a Master's Degree in Accounting / Accountancy from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
• They must be registered members of accounting professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and/or Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) with full professional qualifications such as ACA, CAN, ACCA, CPA or CIMA.
• Applicants with relevant Masters Degree such as in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration will have an added advantage.
• They must have at least eight (8) years relevant post qualification professional working experience of which at least three (3) years should be at Senior Management position level.

The Person:
Required Key / Core Competencies, Attributes, and Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of financial management & accounting packages and proficiency skills in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and Access);
• Have strong analytical and excellent interpersonal & organisational skills to deal with diverse workforce;
• Have excellent oral & written communication and negotiating skills;
• Be self-motivated, customer focused, goal driven, innovative, results/action oriented and a team player with strong teamwork & leadership abilities and organisational skills for coaching and developing employees;
• Be of high integrity; and
• Have a passion for power utility developments.
• The position require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility company.
• The right interested candidates should have prospects to build a meaningful career within the Electricity Supply Industry.

Job Position: Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director

Job Location: Plateau

Job Purpose and Functions

• The Personal Assistant (PA) shall be responsible to the Managing Director (MD) in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities to effectively and efficiently provide secretarial, clerical, administration, and office management services in the office of the Managing Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Personal Assistant (PA) shall be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Taking dictation (in shorthand), transcription of the same and composing correspondence for the MD;
• Handling telephone calls for the MD’s Office and dealing with all incoming and outgoing emails and posts to the MD;
• Administration of meeting arrangements or logistics and related files/papers for such meetings;
• Taking minutes during Management Meetings & any other meetings chaired by the MD;
• Attending to MD’s visitors, diary appointments and promptly responding to official queries;
• Maintaining, arranging and management of MD’s appointments, engagements, and the MD’s itinerary;
• Making and coordinating the MD’s travel arrangements
• Indexing the MD’s business correspondence;
• Controlling stationery and other office materials for the MD’s office;
• Organizing the MD’s office refreshments, wall charts, and year planners;
• Maintaining an efficient electronic and manual filing system for the MD’s office;
• Timely processing, administration, and management of official correspondence and documents;
• Liaising for internal official interfaces, particularly in Management and with the Board;
• Orienting and inducting newly recruited office secretaries;
• Supplying and providing approved reference materials to stakeholders;
• In liaison with the Company Secretary, arranging and coordinating NNL’s Board Meetings; and
• Any other duties relevant to the post of PA as may be assigned by the MD.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum qualification of a Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Secretarial Management or Office Technology & Management or Equivalent Qualification from a reputable and recognized institution such as a Polytechnic.
• Those with a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in the same discipline(s) will have an added advantage.
• They must have at least five (5) years relevant post qualification working experience of which at least two (2) years should be in serving Senior Management Office level.
• Those with proven experience as a PA who has worked with Executives will have an added advantage.

The Person:
Required Key / Core Competencies, Attributes, and Skills:

• High integrity and be responsible, trustworthy, detail-oriented, flexible, honest, and reliable to work in a MD’s office;
• Hard-working individual with ability to work under pressure, independently, manage and handle multiple tasks with little supervision as demanded by MD’s office while maintaining a high level of performance with exceptional attention to accuracy and details;
• Experience in establishing and maintaining office systems;
• Pleasant, courteous, and extremely neat & clean personality;
• Excellent IT skills including processing & working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access, etc);
• Strong oral/verbal & written communication, interpersonal, organisational, prioritization & time management, and negotiating skills and an excellent command of English language; and
• Advanced Typing of at least 50 words per minute and 120 words per minute shorthand.
• The position require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility company.
• The right interested candidates should have prospects to build a meaningful career within the Electricity Supply Industry.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, under confidential Cover Letter either by post, courier or e-mail, enclosing Copies of Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names, postal and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees to:
The Managing Director,
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10 Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15,
Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria.

Send electronic copies of Application to: info@nesconigeria.com

Note

• Those who already applied for this position during the past one year do not need to apply again.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.