SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEER DIGITAL UPGRADES - (RESA)- THREE YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (X1)-GABORONE

Main purpose of the position

• To plan, organise and manage the assigned scope of the GCF/World Bank funded Renewable Energy Support and Access (RESA) project under Component 1 ensuring its safe, timely and cost effective delivery. The scope includes the installation of Static Synchronous Compensators (Statcoms) to improve power quality, upgrades to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, implementation of the Metering Data Management System (MDMS) and deployment of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) The role ensures that all engineering activities meet international standards and World Bank requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises the execution of tasks and outputs within agreed timelines.
• Ensures delivery of high-quality work in an efficient manner by breaking objectives into tasks, scheduling, guiding and maintaining discipline.
• Matches resources to the process or operational requirements and creatively uses resources to complete work efficiently.
• Analyses data to measure and evaluate productivity and quality against other teams.
• Manages multiple strategic projects impacting on the total organisation, using sophisticated program management methodologies and tools.
• Oversees and executes multiple projects in line with set time and quality management standards by developing a master programme and sub-programmes, creating contractors/supplier contractual conditions and incorporating them into tender documents.
• Establishes quality management plan and persons responsibilities for implementation, monitors implementation of quality assurance and reports on obligations.
• Monitors and records information flow against the agreed information flow programmes.
• Develops a cost / feasibility plan and establishes a cost coding structure for medium to large projects.
• Monitors and reports on costs, controls changes to the cost plan and manage implementation of corrective action.
• Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures.
• Applies knowledge of the discipline and innovative skills to stay abreast with new developments to improve own efficiency.
• Addresses problems as related to own field of expertise.
• Applies technical skill to accomplish the job effectively, communicates and translates technical terms so that others can understand.
• Aligns performance to organisational strategy, business model, revenue and profit drivers to create value.
• Prioritizes activities of the team according to deliverables that will create the greatest value.
• Develops policies and processes to manage delivery / performance. Assesses risk and establishes mitigating remedies.
• Assesses claims and prepares submissions to decision makers.
• Provides engineering expertise in digital power system solutions, with a focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), STATCOM, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS). Advises on integration, operation, and optimization of these digital assets within the power network 
• Manages the motivation and discipline of staff in area of responsibility in line with laid down procedures to realize the Corporation’s objectives.
• Manages the performance of the team by working within a performance management system.
• Adheres to all safety and loss control standards (Safety Health and Environmental) contained in the Corporation’s standards.
• Undertake such other related duties as directed by the supervisor from time to time to meet the exigencies of the Corporation.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field. 
• Membership of the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) is required.
• Additional project management qualifications will be an added

Experience

• Seven (7) years post qualification experience in the power environment, two (2) years of which will have been in project management in a power environment.
• Experience in digital upgrades particularly in data acquisition, data communication, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and related digital infrastructure is required.
• Exposure to large-scale grid-connected BESS projects and/or utility digitalization initiatives will be an advantage
• Familiarity with World Bank or similar donor-funded project procedures and safeguards will be considered an asset

Competencies