Protection, Control and Metering (PC&M) Engineer at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC) – Delta & Ondo

Job Title: Protection, Control and Metering (PC&M) Engineer

Job Description

• Supervise major electrical installations.
• Preventive maintenance on power transformers below 1,000kVA (1MVA).
• Serves as the Supervisory Engineer on major electrical installations at the Injection Substations.
• Performs condition monitoring for maintenance or repairs.
• Analyses reports, maps, and design projects.
• Estimates costs and determines the feasibility of the project based on the analysis of collected data.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Carry out preventive maintenance in the various substations.
• Periodic testing of power transformers, DTRs, VTs, CTs and other electrical facilities (overhead lines, underground cables etc.).
• Setting up of battery bank and connection of the tripping unit or battery chargers.
• Interpretation of circuit diagrams.
• Ensures strict compliance with the substation maintenance schedule Reviews Metering and Relaying Diagrams and determines the required protection and protective relays.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs relay and control equipment in electrical sub-stations e.g. protective relays, instrument transformers, meters, recording instruments, controls (breakers, regulators, capacitors, etc.)
• Develop a Protection and Control application document to define design scopes, philosophies, methodologies and criteria for injection and distribution substations Perform Protection and Control system studies/fault level calculations/relay coordination / generate/implement relay settings to be integrated and configured into future IEDs.
• Develop Protection and Control layout, single line diagram, AC/DC schematics, control panel layout and wiring diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, cable schedule, etc.
• Carry out/review/analyse technical studies and project scopes; develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
• DC load calculation and designing the battery and battery charger specifications for injection sub-stations
• Provide construction support, including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects
• Maintain records of relay settings, test results for all power distribution equipment, especially transformers at injection and distribution sub-stations
• Assist the procurement department for the purchase of materials related to protection and controls by providing specifications and comments.
• Perform transformer oil analysis for physical, electrical and chemical parameters and assist the O&M department to take corrective action for deviations.
• Maintenance of such records for review.
• Periodic calibration of testing equipment Mentor and guide Junior/Intermediate engineers in the group

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or any related field.
• Highly goal-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• A strategic thinker & problem solver with the ability to be hands-on.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in a similar role Professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Integrity Awareness of industry’s latest technology trends and applications.
• Ability to think strategically and to lead.
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills Strong communication and negotiation skills Continuous learning.
• Critical thinking
• Change management
• Emotional intelligence/people management Impeccable communication/interpersonal skills
• Adaptability skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under high pressure.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 8th August, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://beninelectric.com/