Vacancy | Electrical Technician – lines (1 position, Kitwe)

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) is an independent power transmission, distribution and generation company with interests in closely linked businesses, including optic fibre based telecommunications, in Zambia and the African region.

VACANCIES

CEC is inviting applications from suitably qualified, innovative and dynamic individuals to take up the following position.

Job Purpose

To carry out effective and cost efficient electrical maintenance work on equipment in an assigned substation.
Key Accountabilities

• Maintain substation and auxiliary electrical equipment to ensure that it is in the right working condition for continued power supply to customers.
• Undertake repairs on electrical system equipment so as to restore the equipment in the shortest possible time.
• Carry out equipment installation to satisfy customers’ needs.
• Carry out cable jointing duties to avoid disruption of power supply.
• Carry out transformer overhaul and rehabilitation to restore equipment.
• Ensure that repaired equipment is thoroughly tested for compliance to required service standards.
• Undertake regular substation equipment inspection to prevent faults.
• Compile detailed and informative maintenance sheets on time to facilitate good record maintenance.
• Carry out electrical maintenance activities in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Undertake and complete given assignment within allocated time frame.
• Ensure that all Company resources under the section are used solely for Company purposes.
• Adhere to and uphold good house-keeping rules and regulations. Ensure that maintenance work is carried out in accordance with system and safety regulations to avoid accidents.
• Undertake any additional tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, in compliance with the Company’s multi-skilling programme.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Technician Certificate
• Two (2) years working experience
• Registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Modes of Application

1. All applications including three referees (with traceable day time contact details), curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates should be addressed to:
   
   The Director-Human Resources
   Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc
   P O Box 20819, Kitwe, Zambia.

2. Or, sent to: [email protected] clearly indicating The Job Title in the subject line of the application email.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 10 June 2016.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.