Job Title: Powerhouse Manager
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: 3-year renewable contract
About the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA):
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
Responsibilities
- Manage and control all powerhouse activities.
- Supervise general maintenance of powerhouse operations to ensure consistent and reliable electrical energy supply to the institute.
- Oversees all the activities of powerhouse Staff to achieve operational objectives.
- Oversee the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of new electrical equipment, including transformers, CCT breakers, (RMUs), and generators.
- Maintain 22 distribution transformer substations (both industrial and domestic), with the incorporating RMUs.
- Supervise the maintenance of approximately 14 kilometers of 11kV underground high-tension (HT) cables.
- Maintenance of about 14kilometers 11kv underground H.T. cables.
- Oversee the upkeep of about 3kilometers of the institute’s dedicated 33kV overhead power line.
- Operate and maintain 4 × 1500kVA and 2000kVA generators, 11kV and 33kV panels, and step-up transformers.
- Manage tripping units, battery banks, and associated protection systems.
- Maintain 2 × 5000kVA (5MVA) power transformers to ensure performance.
- Maintain accurate records of all powerhouse operations and maintenance activities.
- Verify electricity bills before submission for payment approval.
- Provide technical training and mentorship to subordinates in line with powerhouse operations.
- Coordinate the activities of contractors involved in powerhouse projects.
- Liaise with personnel to ensure proper maintenance of the institute’s dedicated power line.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- Possession of Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering or any other related field. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. is an added advantage.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have in-depth knowledge of electrical systems, including the operation and maintenance of RMUs.
- Be experienced in handling heavy-duty generators within large industrial or institutional environments.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Be proficient in reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
