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| Copperbelt Energy Corporation |
Advert
Posted 2018-05-18 04:37:57
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 Controller based
at our Head Office in Kitwe and
reporting to the Senior Engineer – System Operations.
Job
Purpose
To
assist with the control and co-ordination of operations of the CEC power system
and to ensure safety of all persons and equipment so as to safeguard continuity
of electrical power supply as per Power Supply Agreements to customers.
Key
Accountabilities
§ Carry out switching
operations by remote control so as to maintain continuity of electrical power
to customers.
§ Issue systems operating
instructions clearly and competently to ensure safe working conditions of the
system in line with the CEC system.
§ Assess system abnormalities
correctly so that corrective action is taken to restore electrical power within
the shortest possible time.
§ Maintain accurate record of
system operations in the master log book for reference, management use and
billing purposes.
§ Adjust the system control
operating diagram to show and maintain accurate overview of the system for
smooth running.
§ Ensure that frequency and
voltage are maintained within the limits laid down in bulk supply agreement and
the power supply agreement.
§ Issue work permit on the
equipment taken out of the system to responsible person.
§ Control the system maximum
demand so as to keep maximum demand below the set target while ensuring
reliability and continuous supply of electrical power to customers at minimum
operational cost.
§ Ensure System Regulations
are adhered to for the safety of all persons working on the system, the safety
of equipment and continuity of electrical supply to consumers.
§ Undertake any other job
that may be assigned to him from time to time in compliance with company
program of multi-skilling.
Qualifications
and Experience
§ Minimum: Grade 12
Certificate
§ Desirable: Diploma in
Electrical Technology or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
§ Computer literate and fully
conversant with the Microsoft Office suite
§ Accreditation: Registered
Engineer of Engineering Institution of Zambia
§ Experience: Minimum of 2
years’ relevant experience in power system control or a role and context of
similar complexity
Technical
Skills
§ Good writing and interpersonal
skills
§ Good public relations
skills
§ Good presentation skills
using constructive and logical approaches.
§ Sound business acumen with
ability to anticipate and interpret changes impacting on the Electricity
Industry
§ Good understanding of
generating plants, transmission and distribution networks and interconnected
systems
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., GemstoneGobe_Engineer – Cyber Security).
The application should consist of your letter and CV only, in a single
document. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.
The closing date is 23 May
2018.
