Utilities Officer

IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has over 40,000 towers across its 10 markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia. For more information, please email: communications@ihstowers.com or visit: www.ihstowers.com

• Ensure connection of validated sites to the Grid network.
•  Ensure connection of validated sites to the AER network.
• Repair of Faulty LV/MV Grid Connections.
• Supervision and Validation of SBCs works on Rehabilitation and New Connections
• Track Daily Diesel consumption on all IHS grid-connected sites through performance evaluation of all new Grid/AER systems implemented.
• Review and validation of ENEO/AER surveys for new connections and repairs.
• Presentation of monthly reports related to grid and AER systems
• Liaison between IHS ENEO and AER regions.
• Ensure respect for HSE and compliance processes for SBCs staff.
• Ensure connexion of maximum off-grid sites to grid network (ENEO).
• Ensure the connection of a maximum off-grid site to the rural solar network (AER).
• Reduce the delay of new connections within one month for Extension Works while LV lines should be established within 2 weeks of quotation payment.
• Ensure no Grid /AER sites are disconnected due to unpaid bills.
• Ensure no Grid/AER connected site is working on the generator for more than 48h for LV faults that can be resolved by our utility engineers.
• Identification of faults within 2 days of Grid fault and working with SBC where needed to restore connection not more than two weeks (for LV issue) and three weeks (for MV issue) of PO issuance.
• Ensure no VIP site has a grid fault that can be fixed directly by the Engineer for more than 72 hours.
• Undertake preventive measures to minimize MTBF to a minimum of 12 months for all connected and working sites.
• Ensure a monthly diesel reduction of a minimum 5.000L
• Reporting deadline to be respected. Data accuracy 90%.

• OMBE Certification + bachelor’s in engineering, or technical discipline.
• Technical background with experience on the management of Grid and rural solar solutions.
• Cost-driven individual with an eye for detail
• Assertiveness & Goal driven 4. Computer appreciation: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc…
• Organization and coordination.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Audit capacity.
• Knowledge about safety and environmental standards.

Organizational Competencies

Customer Focus – People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.

Innovation – People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.

Integrity – People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.

Be Bold – People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.

Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Vision

IHS is committed to improving the quality and availability of telecommunications infrastructure, the lifeline for an increasingly connected world. We are dedicated to helping create a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate, and our sustainable strategy is structured around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and our people and communities.