Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja Electric), Nigeria's largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. The company began its new phase of growth and expansion on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The consortium has the Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) which generates about 84,000MW in capacity and has a global efficiency record of a maximum down time period of slightly above three minutes annually as technical partners. This partnership has positioned IE to effectively drive its commitment to deliver efficient and sustainable power supply through investments in new technology, infrastructure upgrade and human capital development. Ikeja Electric has over 600,000 customers who the company is committed to serve with a New Spirit, New Drive and New Energy. This resolve continues to elicit a passion for service excellence and new thinking on how to empower lives and businesses across the IE network.
Job Description
- The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist is responsible for managing, analyzing, and maintaining spatial data that supports Ikeja Electric’s distribution network planning, operations, and asset management.
Role Accountabilities
- Maintain and update the GIS database with accurate and current spatial data related to the distribution network, including transformers, substations, power lines, and customer locations.
- Develop and update maps of the distribution network for planning, operation, and maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with the asset management team to map and document the location and condition of physical assets.
- Support field teams with mobile GIS applications to capture and update data directly from the field.
- Manage GIS-related projects within the Business Unit, including the development and deployment of new GIS tools and technologies.
- Ensure that all GIS data is stored securely, and that access is controlled according to company policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Sciences, Geography, Geology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Skills and Competencies:
- Network Location Mapping.
- Electricity Industry Regulatory Knowledge.
- Data Management and Scripting
- Knowledge of GIS software such as Esri's ArcGIS suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) or QGIS is fundamental.
- Customer Centricity
- Risk Management
- People Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Organizational Learning
- Change Management
Method of Application
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