Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a skilled Electrical engineering site based position responsible for the technical development and execution of 100 MW solar power project. It includes late stage development leading up to construction, review of contractor designs and monitoring of construction progress to ensure EPC Contractor compliance with the Contract.

Location: These positions are based at Maamba, Zambia site. (Maamba Energy Limited)

Responsibilities or duties

• Responsible for project management and monitoring of site construction activities as per project execution plan.
• Co-ordinate with EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies for smooth execution of work at site.
• Joint inspection of material receipts at site by respective EPC Contractor and certify the same.
• Monitor the construction, testing and commissioning of the ground mounted solar power plant facility including 330KV transmission system.
• Verify and certify running bills raised by EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies as per actual site work progress.
• Implementation of the industrial standards, quality, Health & Safety Norms (HSE Guidelines).
• Review of project planning, scheduling and monthly progress reports.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly meeting at site with EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies to monitor site execution work, progress & submission of site progress report to HO, i.e. overall site work monitoring.
• Co-ordinate/liaison with Government/local authorities as per requirement.
• Responsible for execution of work as per Quality Control plan and Safety Plan.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, mechanical/ Electrical engineers of Contractors to ensure project is delivered as per technical specification and compliance.
• Making sure all electrical works are as per drawings & schedule.
• Responsible for verifying quality of electrical equipment like PV module, invertor, transformer, HT/LT Panels, cables/conductors, Balance of plant equipment etc.
• Verify compliance of solar panels, inverters and balance of system equipment with applicable specifications and accredited testing lab reports.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Qualification – B Tech/BE – Electrical Engineering
• Requires an organized approach to working, task prioritization and time management.
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of Solar power projects.
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power point and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in English

Experience needed

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Solar projects
• Experience of the application and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to Electrical engineering in Southern Africa countries.

• Responsible for project management and monitoring of site construction activities as per project execution plan.
• Co-ordinate with EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies for smooth execution of work at site.
• Joint inspection of material receipts at site by respective EPC Contractor and certify the same.
• Monitor the construction, testing and commissioning of the ground mounted solar power plant facility including 330KV transmission system.
• Verify and certify running bills raised by EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies as per actual site work progress.
• Implementation of the industrial standards, quality, Health & Safety Norms (HSE Guidelines).
• Review of project planning, scheduling and monthly progress reports.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly meeting at site with EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies to monitor site execution work, progress & submission of site progress report to HO, i.e. overall site work monitoring.
• Co-ordinate/liaison with Government/local authorities as per requirement.
• Responsible for execution of work as per Quality Control plan and Safety Plan.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, mechanical/ Electrical engineers of Contractors to ensure project is delivered as per technical specification and compliance.
• Making sure all electrical works are as per drawings & schedule.
• Responsible for verifying quality of electrical equipment like PV module, invertor, transformer, HT/LT Panels, cables/conductors, Balance of plant equipment etc.
• Verify compliance of solar panels, inverters and balance of system equipment with applicable specifications and accredited testing lab reports.

• Organized approach to working
• Task prioritization
• Time management
• Awareness and understanding of relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of Solar power projects
• Ability to take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative
• Ability to proactively identify required tasks
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power point and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in English

• B Tech/BE – Electrical Engineering