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 invites applications from qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill two (2) Field Officer positions in the Petroleum and Gas Department, Fuel Marking unit, based at the Southern Region Office – Livingstone and Northern Region Office - Kasama.

Job Purpose

To conduct sampling and testing of petroleum products from depots, road tankers, rail wagons, retail sites and consumer facilities; investigate suspected adulteration of petroleum products; maintain an up-to-date database of retail outlets and points of consumption within the designated zonal area; reconcile marked fuel volumes at designated marking depots within the zone; and submit daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and testing at retail sites and consumer facilities in line with the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) framework for the Fuel Marking Project. Generate on-site test reports, communicate results to site operators, compile consolidated reports and upload field test results to the online platform for real-time management information.
• Validate marked fuel volumes at all designated marking points in the zone and produce reports for the attention of the Zonal Manager.
• Maintain and update the database of all retail and consumer sites in the zone.
• Investigate petroleum product quality complaints and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Provide technical advice on the sampling and testing of petroleum products.
• Verify stock levels at filling stations and depots for management information.
• Prepare monthly reports on activities undertaken.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor from time to time.

Other Skills/Attributes

• Courtesy
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Ability to explain technical terminology clearly to all concerned.
• Ability to write technical reports, including sampling and audit reports, and prepare standard operating procedures and guidelines for the petroleum subsector.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Engineering/Sciences or any other related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant work experience.
• Verification of all qualifications by ZAQA is required

• Conduct sampling and testing at retail sites and consumer facilities in line with the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) framework for the Fuel Marking Project. Generate on-site test reports, communicate results to site operators, compile consolidated reports and upload field test results to the online platform for real-time management information.
• Validate marked fuel volumes at all designated marking points in the zone and produce reports for the attention of the Zonal Manager.
• Maintain and update the database of all retail and consumer sites in the zone.
• Investigate petroleum product quality complaints and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Provide technical advice on the sampling and testing of petroleum products.
• Verify stock levels at filling stations and depots for management information.
• Prepare monthly reports on activities undertaken.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor from time to time.

• Courtesy
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Ability to explain technical terminology clearly to all concerned.
• Ability to write technical reports, including sampling and audit reports, and prepare standard operating procedures and guidelines for the petroleum subsector.

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Engineering/Sciences or any other related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant work experience.
• Verification of all qualifications by ZAQA is required