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Energy Statistician |
Copperbelt Energy Corporation |
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Posted 2018-06-15 03:43:18
The
Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC (CEC) is an independent power transmission
and distribution Company with interests in closely linked businesses in Zambia
and the African region.
CEC invites applications from
suitably qualified, innovative and dynamic individuals to take up the position
of Energy Statistician based at our Head Office
in Kitwe and reporting to the Senior Manager –
Account Management.
Job Purpose
The
role is primarily responsible for collecting, analyzing and processing of
timely and accurate energy sales data for billing, informational and reporting
purposes. The role holder is also accountable for preparing fit-for-purpose and
user-friendly reports for energy supply-demand trend analysis and for
decision-making.
Key Account-abilities
§
Gather
and analyze data on electrical power transmission and consumption trends to
support the production of accurate reports for purposes of billing and tariff
negotiations.
§
Review
maximum demand and energy metering data for accuracy, completeness and validity
by reconciling, verifying and validating energy data to ensure the integrity of
the billing process.
§
Execute
reconciliations, highlight discrepancies and document adjustments of energy
consumption data facilitate accurate billing.
§
Undertake
timely and accurate billing of CEC customers to facilitate efficient and
effective revenue collection.
§
Maintain
databases to support the delivery of electrical energy demand and consumption
analysis.
§
Maintain
accurate records of Gas Turbine Alternator (GTA) runs, energy market data and
other key statistical data for easy reference and retrieval.
§
Provide
forecasts of the Company’s annual power sales and purchases based on energy
transactions data and detailed analysis of trends using statistical techniques
where applicable.
§
Supervise
the compilation of various energy statistical reports required for Management
decision making and other relevant external stakeholders.
§
Generate
statistical analytical reports, dashboards and presentations at appropriate
intervals (monthly, annually and adhoc) summarizing energy consumption trends
convincingly, succinctly and credibly.
§
Resolve
customer queries timely and effectively and keep traceable record of when such
queries are registered and closed.
§
Constructively
engage and interface with relevant personnel in CEC’s external customers to
facilitate prompt settlement of bills.
§
Contribute
to the development of the departmental budget and provide support to management
of departmental expenditure within the prescribed budget to achieve cost
control and savings.
§
Identify
any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these or
escalate to superiors.
§
Demonstrate
consistent behavior in line with the Company’s HSE and Risk Management
policies, procedures and standards.
§
Create
and maintain a safe and secure work environment through proactive risk
identification, reporting and management.
§
Demonstrate
behavior in line with CEC values, standards and expectations of a professional
workplace.
§
Participate
as an effective team member in working collaboratively with leaders, peers and
relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
§
Optimize
human resources in a way that ensures that maximum productivity is delivered by
the section.
Qualifications and Experience
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Grade
12 School Certificate.
§
Diploma
in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. A relevant qualification in statistics
or statistical analysis will be a distinct advantage.
§
Registered
Engineer of Engineering Institution of Zambia.
§
Minimum
3 years’ progressive experience in billing, energy accounting and statistical
analysis in a role and context of similar complexity.
Technical Skills
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A
solid understanding of the Zambian and SAPP power system network.
§
Organized
and detail-oriented – checks own work and constantly seeks to improve quality
of analytical work and deliver analyses to a high standard.
§
Strong
analytical skills with focus on accuracy, validation and problem solving.
§
Advanced
Microsoft Excel skills to be able to work efficiently and effectively using
large volumes of data.
§
Strong
interpersonal skills to build and maintain optimal customer and stakeholder
relationships.
§
Track
record of delivering results in a pressurized and deadline-driven environment.
If you are keen on the above
position, kindly email your application
to recruitment@cec.com.zm. Please indicate the job title in the
subject line of your e-mail and use your full name and the job title as the
filename of your application (e.g., ChinyantaLuyando_Energy Statistician). The
application should consist of your letter and CV only, in a single document.
Hardcopy applications will not be accepted. The closing date is: Thursday, 21 June 2018.