Manager, Mechanical & Electrical Planning at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Mechanical & Electrical Planning

Job: IRC4352
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

Supervise planning activities and facilitate the deployment of all mechanical and electrical systems at all MSC, BSC, BTS/transmission sites and all satellite earth stations, including the support and space planning.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

Plan and ensure implementation of established internal processes using best practice standards to ensure a stable and highly available systems platform for an optimal operating environment.
Provide planning procedures to aid end to end Mechanical, power and space planning across the network.
Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the optimal and efficient power technology.
Continuously review the unit/ team’s activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
Identify required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit/ function’s strategy.
Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholder.

Operational:

Co-ordinate complex site surveys to develop installation design plans, including preparation of power system device evaluation, protective device co-ordination and arc flash studies
Supervise update of technical documentation and drawings pertaining to site upgrades.
Supervise preparation of drawings on specific types of equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation.
Co-ordinate regular audit of M & E installations for BTS, BSC MGW and data centres.
Produce and monitor a proactive planning and implementation cycle on all power and cooling systems (generators, amplifiers, air conditioners, stabilizers, station batteries, rectifiers etc.) at EMTS BTS/Transmission sites.
Coordinate power systems and space Design/planning procedures, of all power, lighting, and cooling systems at EMTSMSC, BSC, BTS/Transmission sites.
Ensure the optimal performance of all cooling and power systems on installations in all regions.
Space management at all Data Centre and MGW locations.
Coordinate OEM/vendors to ensure proper design and selection of all power sources and equipment at MSC, BSCBTS/Transmission sites:
- A.C. power sources (PHCN, Generators, and alternative power sources e.g. Solar Power, Micro Turbines, LPG Generators)
- D.C. power sources (Rectifiers, DC/DC converters and batteries)
- Earthing systems, surge suppression and lightning protection systems
- UPS systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Diesel tanks, water separators and fuel supply lines.
Manage relationships with both local and international power system providers.
Manage vendor performance and ensure agreed SLAs are achieved.
Conduct continuous search for alternative, cost effective sources of power, e.g. gas-powered turbines, solar panels etc.
Ensure spare power capacity is available for planned works and future installations on the network.
Execute work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate’s performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Technical Officer

Educational Requirements

First Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Postgraduate degree/relevant professional qualification
Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least one year in a managerial position.

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