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QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY OFFICER |
Standard Microgrid Initiative Limited |
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Posted 2018-11-19 23:01:08
Quality Control and Safety
Officer
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment type: Contract for 6
months with permanent employment thereafter
Position to be filled by: Q4 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 for 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.
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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