Company Description

Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited (KGL), based in Chikankata, Southern Province, Zambia, is engaged in power generation. As a provider of energy services, KGL has a passionate team of diverse professionals dedicated to delivering contracted energy services efficiently and effectively. KGL is committed to achieving excellence in service delivery and recognizes that having highly qualified and competent human capital is essential to fulfilling our mandate.

Role Description

KGL invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE & DAM SAFETY

REPORTING TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Chikankata, Southern Province, Zambia. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the performance of Civil Infrastructure meets the Corporation’s goals/objectives/ Annual Maintenance Plan and that all Civil Infrastructure maintenance activities are safe, efficient, and reliable.
• Provide engineering support for analysing the performance of Civil Infrastructure and resolution of defects on the infrastructure and provide technical oversight on hydrology/hydraulic analysis and any changes in floodplain mapping and studies.
• Lead the team in achieving the departmental objectives, monitoring, and reporting on progress on an ongoing basis. Ensure all maintenance objectives are completed on time and within budget/forecast.
• Conduct inspections of all civil works according to schedule and oversee the surveillance and monitoring program to maintain Dam Safety.
• Manage the timely review, and any necessary follow-up action as required, of all surveillance and monitoring datasets to assure the safety of project civil works.
• Provide technical support on any road or building issues, as well as slope stability.
• Participate in Dam Safety inspection by regulatory authorities.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance programs for all civil works associated with the generating stations and infrastructure.
• Prepare estimates for budgetary requirements.
• Prepare Engineering Reports, Capital Project Justifications, Special Maintenance Work Order Reports, specifications, and initiate purchases.
• Update, develop, and recommend maintenance procedures.
• Participate actively and positively in the development and achievement of the team’s goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a university of recognized standing, master’s in project management will be an added advantage
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience related to the design, construction, and operation of access roads, dams, tunnels, and hydropower plant and three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record as a team player are essential.
• Possess good working knowledge of plant operations processes and practices and have the ability to take a leadership role in resolving related operational issues.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in solving complex and sensitive matters courteously and discretely, consistent with best operating principles.
• Must be a member of EIZ
• Must be a Registered Engineer (REng)

Tenure of Employment

An initial fixed term contract of three (3) years.

• Ensure the performance of Civil Infrastructure meets the Corporation’s goals/objectives/ Annual Maintenance Plan and that all Civil Infrastructure maintenance activities are safe, efficient, and reliable.
• Provide engineering support for analysing the performance of Civil Infrastructure and resolution of defects on the infrastructure and provide technical oversight on hydrology/hydraulic analysis and any changes in floodplain mapping and studies.
• Lead the team in achieving the departmental objectives, monitoring, and reporting on progress on an ongoing basis. Ensure all maintenance objectives are completed on time and within budget/forecast.
• Conduct inspections of all civil works according to schedule and oversee the surveillance and monitoring program to maintain Dam Safety.
• Manage the timely review, and any necessary follow-up action as required, of all surveillance and monitoring datasets to assure the safety of project civil works.
• Provide technical support on any road or building issues, as well as slope stability.
• Participate in Dam Safety inspection by regulatory authorities.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance programs for all civil works associated with the generating stations and infrastructure.
• Prepare estimates for budgetary requirements.
• Prepare Engineering Reports, Capital Project Justifications, Special Maintenance Work Order Reports, specifications, and initiate purchases.
• Update, develop, and recommend maintenance procedures.
• Participate actively and positively in the development and achievement of the team’s goals.

• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Good working knowledge of plant operations processes and practices
• Ability to take a leadership role in resolving operational issues
• Skills and experience in solving complex and sensitive matters courteously and discretely

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a university of recognized standing
• Master’s in project management (added advantage)
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience related to the design, construction, and operation of access roads, dams, tunnels, and hydropower plant
• Three (3) years in a supervisory role
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• Must be a member of EIZ
• Must be a Registered Engineer (REng)