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QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY OFFICER |
Standard Microgrid Initiative Limited |
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Posted 2018-07-06 03:45:48
Quality
Control and Safety Officer
Location: Lusaka, Zambia & Periodic Overnight Stays in Rural Communities
Employment type: Contract for 6 months with permanent employment thereafter
Position to be filled by: Q3 2018
Role
Standard Microgrid installs and
operates solar microgrids, delivering affordable, reliable energy services to
off-grid communities throughout Zambia. As a Quality Control and Safety Officer
your role will be to oversee power system and Low Voltage distribution network
installations (performed by subcontractors) and ensure that they are completed
to an exacting level of quality, and with high safety standards adhered to at
all times. Your function will be to document key steps and deliverables along
the way to ensure that the work is completed on time, budget and to standard.
You will be the primary liaison between Standard Microgrid head office and the
project site, relaying information on day-to-day progress, reporting on health
and safety and relaying
information on areas to improve the overall product.
A
strong background in Engineering or Construction is required and experience
with renewable energy projects will be beneficial. Willingness and ability to
travel to project sites throughout Zambia for 1-2 weeks at a time for the
duration of an installation is a requirement.
You
will report directly to the Standard Microgrid Zambia Operations Manager who
will communicate with you regularly in order to help you set goals and provide
feedback on your progress towards achieving them.
Responsibilities
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Reviewing
project plans and specifications.
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Overseeing
power system and LV distribution subcontractors during installations on rural
sites in Zambia for several weeks at a time.
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Communicating
system design revisions and fabrication requests to our power system provider.
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Monitoring
project progress and site safety.
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Driving
to installation sites for site visits, installations and periodic maintenance
and troubleshooting.
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Liaising
with site stakeholders (local authorities, clients etc.) prior to, and during,
visits.
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Travel
throughout Zambia and Southern Africa for site work and training.
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Liaising
with Operations Managers to ensure the correct materials are procured and
installations for which you are responsible are completed successfully.
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Generating
balance of materials required for installations.
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Completing
all installation documentation including wiring diagrams, testing and
commissioning sheets, installation reports, trip budgets, and expense reports.
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Properly
utilizing internal systems (email, CRM, calendar, project planning tools) to
maintain operational organization.
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Completing
quarterly self-review and collaborate with management on training progress and
goals.
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Knowledge
sharing – sharing your experience with and training colleagues.
Minimum
Requirements
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A
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, project management or construction
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Zambian
citizen or possessing valid Zambian work permit; experience working in Zambia
is a must.
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Willingness
to travel frequently to rural communities throughout Zambia, staying on-site
for up to two weeks at a time.
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Highly
organized and strong attention to detail is essential.
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Intelligent
and eager to learn.
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Resourceful,
hardworking and honest.
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Enthusiasm
towards working in the field of renewable energy.
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Highly
computer literate.
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Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
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Candidate
should possess a valid Driver’s’ License.
Preferential
Skills and Experience
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Prior
experience in solar PV installations, microgrids, project management, LV
electricity distribution, QC or health and safety all beneficial
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A
passion for delivering energy services and desire to learn the various aspects
of the microgrid business
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Fluent
in English, Bemba and Nyanja both in written and oral communications.
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Flexible
and eager to lend a hand wherever needed, even if a specific task may fall
outside the core job description.
Personal
Development Opportunities
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A
fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual
initiative-taking is encouraged.
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Potential
for promotion to Zambia Operations Manager.
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Working
both in the office and in the field.
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Contributing
to rural electrification in Africa.
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Building
a clean energy future.
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A
passion for organization, details, and precision in all you do.
Compensation
and Benefits
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Competitive
salary commensurate with experience
§
Vehicle/petrol
allowance
Application
requirements
Interested
candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs with a cover letter in a
separate document to info@standardmicrogrid.com stating their current
and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three
referees. Please state the job title you are applying for in the email subject
line.
To
apply for this job email your details to info@standardmicrogrid.com