Vacancy | Laboratory Analyst
The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) is an independent power supply, transmission, and distribution Company with interests in closely linked businesses, including fibre optic telecommunications, in Zambia and the Sub-Saharan African region.
CEC is inviting applications from suitably qualified, innovative and dynamic individuals to take up the position of Laboratory Analyst at our Head Office in Kitwe.
Job Purpose
To carry out laboratory oil testing, sampling and routine testing of plant equipment in order to establish their state for the purpose of facilitating Condition Based Maintenance (CBM).
Key Accountabilities
- Carry out routine testing of electrical equipment (Transformers, Circuit breakers, Batteries, etc.) so as to determine maintenance requirements.
- Adhere to correct sampling procedures and data acquisition on all electrical equipment in carrying laboratory procedures to avoid test result variations, thereby maintaining quality control standards.
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is in sound condition by strictly adhering to respective manufacturers’ recommendations and ensure 100% availability of required reagents.
- Perform post-maintenance inspection/analysis of equipment so as to establish the operating state of such equipment and officially close the works order.
- Participate in all installations, commissioning and repair of lab equipment.
- Maintain the Asset Maintenance ERP system by timely inputting of test results, associated costs and completed works orders.
- Carry out system performance monitoring activities in the most effective and efficient manner with the aim to do them right the first time.
Technical Skills
- Well versed in local and international standards on transformer oil quality.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
- High degree of public relations as the job involves interfacing with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate an overriding commitment to occupational health and safety standards and environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Leadership and Behavioural Skills
- Achiever
- Communicates well
- Composed
- Decisive
- Detail oriented
- Global thinker
- Manages time
- Open minded
- Patient
- Problem solver
- Takes initiative
- Technically competent
- Trust worthy
- Works well with supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Required: Grade 12 Certificate.
- Desired: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: At least 3 years’ prior work experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
If you are keen on the above position, kindly email your application to [email protected]. 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_Laboratory Analyst). The application should consist of your letter and CV only, in a single document. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted. The closing date is: Wednesday, 11 October 2017.
