Vacancy | Technician – Electrical
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 Technician – Electrical at our Head Office in Kitwe.
Job Purpose
To repair and maintain various electrical equipment, instruments, appliances and other installations in order to optimise their operation.
Key Accountabilities
- Carry out electrical repairs involving diagnosis, dismantling, rectification of faults, installation and commissioning of the equipment and ensure tasks are performed right the first time.
- Carry out preventive maintenance on all installations in order to avoid major breakdowns.
- Perform modification of defective components to adapt them to new operating requirements.
- Undertake the installation and commissioning of new equipment in line with technical standards.
- Ensure that all Company resources under the section are used solely for Company purposes and that there is no misuse of assets vehicles tools.
Technical Skills
- Ability to problems in complicated electrical grids
- Proven ability to analyze and create schematics read electrical blueprints and scan them for issues, making sure that they work before installed.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and handling small components.
- Ability to look at electrical grids and evaluate them for any problems to make sure they are being installed correctly.
- Demonstrated commitment to occupational health and safety standards environmental responsibility and sustainable operation.
Leadership and Behavioural Skills
- Detail oriented
- Focused on priorities
- Informs others
- Manages time
- Improves processes
- Problem solver
- Takes initiative
- Technically competent
- Minimal public relations skills
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum: Grade 12 Certificate.
- Desirable: Advanced Certificate – Electrical Technician.
- Accreditation: Registered Technician of Engineering Institution of Zambia.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ 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_Technician – Electrical). The application should consist of your letter and CV only, in a single document. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted. The closing date is: Friday, 6th October 2017.
