Technician - Mini-Grids

Job Overview

The Technician will oversee the onsite operations of the Mini- grids.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of Solar mini-grids, and servicing of electrical components such as batteries, PV modules, Inverters, Chargers, Electrical wiring, and all connected 3-Phase and Single-Phase loads.
• Preparing Technical reports
• Management of the Mini-grids optimization
• Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution system (like internal and external wiring connections) and associated electrical equipment.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
• Inspect and test electrical components such as smart meters and circuit breakers and do replacement accordingly when required.
• Replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Ordering, receiving of materials, completing work orders and recording materials utilized on jobs (inventory management)
• Connection to new customers by installing meters, poles and internal wiring.
• Working at height and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects
• Support development of technical documentation
• Record all technical project delays that might be caused by developer or contractor for records.
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the current National Electric Code
• Maintain all electrical generation unit such as cleaning the PV/ Batteries installation, Generator maintenance
• Ensuring the site has good connectivity on VSAT and Fatbox
• Installing electrical appliances to customers to make sure they match grid requirements.
• Working on Safety issues (HSSE) for Sites based in operation and sites under-construction
• Conducting field interventions: site assessments, energy surveys and demand assessment. Based on field assessments and study reports, propose a field intervention to implement appropriate marketing strategies for electricity and electrical appliances.  This includes: acquisitioning and retaining of customers, facilitate use electricity for domestic and productive activities (electricity availability, metering and tariffs and methods of payment, safety, load management, etc.).
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of Solar mini-grids, and servicing of electrical components such as batteries, PV modules, Inverters, Chargers, Electrical wiring, and all connected 3-Phase and Single-Phase loads.
• Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution system (like internal and external wiring connections) and associated electrical equipment.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
• Inspect and test electrical components such as smart meters and circuit breakers and do replacement accordingly when required.
• Replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Ordering, receiving of materials, completing work orders and recording materials utilized on jobs (inventory management)
• Connection to new customers by installing meters, poles and internal wiring.
• Working at height and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects
• Support development of technical documentation
• Preparing Technical reports
• Record all technical project delays that might be caused by developer or contractor for records
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the current National Electric Code
• Maintain all electrical generation unit such as cleaning the PV/ Batteries installation, Generator maintenance
• Ensuring the site has good connectivity on VSAT and Fatbox
• Installing electrical appliances to customers to make sure they match grid requirements.
• Working on Safety issues (HSSE) for Sites based in operation and sites under-construction
• Conducting field interventions: site assessments, energy surveys and demand assessment. Based on field assessments and study reports, propose a field intervention to implement appropriate marketing strategies for electricity and electrical appliances.  This includes: acquisitioning and retaining of customers, facilitate use electricity for domestic and productive activities (electricity availability, metering and tariffs and methods of payment, safety, load management, etc.).
• Improve operational reliability for small and big productive users.
• Develop training materials for Productive use customers for new sites (PU operation and maintenance guide).
• Maintains engineering records, lists, and reports as required to ensure compliance with the customers schedule, adherence to the budget and adherence to procurement specification.

Knowledge and skills Experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent Reporting skills.
• An analytical mind with good organizational skills.
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Experience in solar system design/sizing, installation, operations, and maintenance
•  Ability to work at height.
• Experience in industrial motor control systems
• Must have experience with Victron products and Victron Remote Management.
• Experience with single and three phase power.
• Ability to produce technical reports.
• Diesel genset maintenance.
• Computer applications
• Experience in industrial and domestic wiring (internal and exterior wiring)
• Troubleshooting skills
• Microsoft, Excel, power point and word.
• Data analytics
• High Safety standards (experience in safety standards)

Qualifications:

• Must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years work experience in the Electrical field and working on heights
• Registered member of EIZ and has a valid practicing license.
• Must be computer literate
• Must have a driving license(defensive driving).

Language(s): 

• English
• At least one Zambian Local Language

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!