Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to supercharge economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Husk Values

Honesty and Integrity; Act with discipline and integral to your job; Respect each other; Respect Human rights within our responsibility and contractual obligations. Frugal Innovation, Quality and Reliability; Respect for environment, health, and safety. Excellence as an attitude; We shall align perception to a common understanding of performance rating and measures., We > I, Fail Fast and Learn Faster Continuous Learning.

Husk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, or religion. Husk is committed to improving gender balance within its teams in Nigeria and globally. Female candidates are therefore highly encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.

Benefits

Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that are in line with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent annual review processes that are gender inclusive, maternity, and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions, family health insurance, and frequent training to assist the employees to grow in and to the next roles. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance hence giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.

JOB OPENING FOR LINESMAN

Position Name: Linesman

Division / Function: Operations and Maintenance

Location of the Job: North Central & North East, Nigeria with travel to Husk Potential/existing plants. 

Reports to: Senior Manager, Operational Excellence.

Role Summary

Husk is seeking a Linesman who will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This role ensures that power lines, equipment, and systems function properly from the power generation source to customers' meters. The Lineman will work in various environmental conditions, often at great heights or underground, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Maintenance:

• Install and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines, transformers, switches, and other related equipment.

• Set up power lines, utility poles, and auxiliary equipment such as transformers and conductors.

• Install meters at customer premises and ensure proper connections and functioning.

Repairs & Troubleshooting:

• Respond to outages and electrical faults by repairing or replacing power lines and associated infrastructure.

• Perform troubleshooting to identify faults in power distribution systems and make timely repairs.

• Repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning components such as transformers, fuses, insulators, and circuit breakers.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies when working with high-voltage lines and equipment.

• Conduct regular inspections of power lines to detect and fix potential hazards, ensuring continuous power delivery and minimizing risks.

• Safeguard oneself and the team by using personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining safety protocols at all times, especially when working at heights or in confined spaces.

Infrastructure Development:

• Dig trenches and install conduits for underground electrical systems.

• Climb utility poles or use equipment to install, repair, or replace overhead power lines.

• Install new power lines and electrical infrastructure as needed for expansions or upgrades.

Technical Tasks:

• Work with live and dead circuits, ensuring proper de-energization before conducting maintenance tasks.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical diagrams, and work orders for accurate installation and repairs.

• Ensure all installations and repairs are compliant with industry standards and government regulations.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate with other field staff, engineers, and supervisors to ensure smooth operation of the electrical distribution system.

• Maintain accurate records of work completed, including maintenance logs, repairs, inspections, and safety checks.

• Report any safety hazards, incidents, or delays promptly to the supervisor.

Emergency Response:

• Participate in emergency response operations such as restoring power during outages caused by natural disasters, accidents, or other disruptions.

• Be on standby for on-call shifts to attend to urgent repairs, particularly during bad weather or crises.

• Diploma or certification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working with power lines, electrical systems, or related infrastructure.

• Electrical Safety Certifications (HSE, OSHA), Certified Lineman Training preferred.

• Strong technical skills in electrical systems and tools.

• Ability to read technical blueprints and work orders.

• Physical stamina and strength, with experience working at heights and in various weather conditions.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and safety.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to climb utility poles, work at heights, and enter confined spaces.

• Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed.

• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as boom trucks and trenchers.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Plateau, Nigeria. Frequent travel Within the State for Site Identification and Scoping activities is required.

Salary

Negotiable based on experience. 

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Husk Power Energy Systems and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.