The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body created by the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 to regulate Zambia’s energy sector. The ERB is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the position of Engineer Fossil Fuels, based at its Head Office in Lusaka.

Job Purpose

To plan and undertake inspections of fossil fuel installations and utilities to ensure compliance with prescribed standards, safety requirements and regulations; investigate complaints and deviations from standards; recommend remedial measures; and propose improvements to regulations and standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out technical inspections of fossil fuel facilities to ensure compliance with prescribed technical standards, safety requirements and licensing conditions.
• Prepare inspection reports highlighting compliance levels for submission to management for information or action.
• Maintain a database of undertakings in the fossil fuels sub-sector to support regulation, compliance mechanisms, and monitoring of performance and efficiency trends.
• Collect petroleum product samples at random and arrange laboratory testing and analysis as a quality-assurance measure.
• Conduct on-the-spot investigations following accidents and prepare reports with recommendations for remedial action.
• Review and analyse major infrastructure developments in the fossil fuels sub-sector in consultation with relevant institutions.
• Provide technical advice to relevant ERB departments on matters including pricing and licence reviews.
• Verify stock levels at filling stations to ensure compliance with statutory minimum levels set by the Government.
• Prepare monthly reports on the activities of the Fossil Fuels Section for management attention.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required Skills

• Technical Inspection Skills: Ability to inspect fossil fuel facilities for compliance with technical, safety and licensing requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to investigate complaints and accidents, analyse infrastructure developments and performance trends, and recommend remedial measures.
• Report Writing Skills: Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports, briefs and monthly management reports.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Database and Computer Skills: Ability to maintain regulatory databases and use standard computer applications effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work professionally with licensees, public institutions, standards bodies, environmental agencies and local authorities.
• Interpersonal Skills and Courtesy: Ability to interact respectfully and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Demonstrates sound judgement, integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in the fossil fuels industry.

• Carry out technical inspections of fossil fuel facilities to ensure compliance with prescribed technical standards, safety requirements and licensing conditions.
• Prepare inspection reports highlighting compliance levels for submission to management for information or action.
• Maintain a database of undertakings in the fossil fuels sub-sector to support regulation, compliance mechanisms, and monitoring of performance and efficiency trends.
• Collect petroleum product samples at random and arrange laboratory testing and analysis as a quality-assurance measure.
• Conduct on-the-spot investigations following accidents and prepare reports with recommendations for remedial action.
• Review and analyse major infrastructure developments in the fossil fuels sub-sector in consultation with relevant institutions.
• Provide technical advice to relevant ERB departments on matters including pricing and licence reviews.
• Verify stock levels at filling stations to ensure compliance with statutory minimum levels set by the Government.
• Prepare monthly reports on the activities of the Fossil Fuels Section for management attention.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

• Technical Inspection Skills: Ability to inspect fossil fuel facilities for compliance with technical, safety and licensing requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to investigate complaints and accidents, analyse infrastructure developments and performance trends, and recommend remedial measures.
• Report Writing Skills: Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports, briefs and monthly management reports.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Database and Computer Skills: Ability to maintain regulatory databases and use standard computer applications effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work professionally with licensees, public institutions, standards bodies, environmental agencies and local authorities.
• Interpersonal Skills and Courtesy: Ability to interact respectfully and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Demonstrates sound judgement, integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information.

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in the fossil fuels industry.