Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: Engineer - Transmission Capital Projects x2

Engineer - Transmission Capital Projects x2

Reference: 0000

Closing Date: 3/29/2019

Location: Gaborone

Business Unit: Transmission

Job Purpose

​To administer and coordinate the implementation of defined projects required by the Corporation to ensure sustainable operations in accordance with BPC’s engineering standards, procedures and financial regulations. 

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREA	DUTIES
Project Management	Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of projects while reporting to the Senior Engineer – Transmission Projects Implementation Assists contractors during their mobilization of project resources e.g. procurement of work permits, import permits for plant, logistics etc. to enable projects to start timeously Liaises with Way Leave Officers and facilitates the acquisition of way leaves and access to construction sites where necessary and liaises with relevant authorities and utilities within project limits to ensure efficient implementation of projects. Ensures that new projects are commissioned within delegated limits and information on network additions/changes is updated.
Contract Management	Delivers required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers and working within established contract management plan
Client & Customer Management (External)	Manages relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more important client and customer relationships Monitors ongoing site works and attends site meetings periodically and in accordance with project milestones to ascertain that projects are completed on time and within agreed contract specifications Addresses customer queries including damages to third party property during project implementation and ensures remedial action is taken in accordance with project contracts
Document Preparation	Checks technical and commercial aspects of draft tender documents related to transmission and substation projects for approval by the Senior Projects Engineer, in order to ensure compliance with the Corporation's asset specifications Prepares progress reports periodically to appraise all stakeholders on the status of the projects and makes recommendation to ensure the successful completion and to effect remedial action of project shortcomings
Costing & Budgeting	Provides technical guidance when required on costing, budgeting and finance tasks
Improvement & Innovation	Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures. Uses established change management programs to deliver project outcomes and/or provide support services
Internal Communication	Develops and/or delivers a plan for significant aspects of internal communication with guidance from Senior Projects Engineer
Strategic Planning	Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by working within established planning systems
Safety, Health and Environment	Ensures that all safety and loss control standards (Safety Health and Environmental) contained in the Corporation's standards are adhered to.

Qualifications

• B. Eng. in Electrical Engineering or related qualification. Qualifications in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Should be a standing member of a recognized professional engineering body.

Experience

​At least 3 years post qualification experience in the electricity supply industry. Preferably in the transmission line and substation construction fields.

Competencies

​TECHNICAL

• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Computer Skills
• Negotiations
• Costing & Budgeting
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Planning & Organizing
• Policy & Procedures
• Commercial Acumen
• Compliance
• Engineering Design
• Customer Service Delivery

BEHAVIORAL/LEADERSHIP

• Team Leadership
• Initiative
• Holding People Accountable
• Drive for Results
• Analytical Thinking
• Understanding Others
• Approach to Thinking
• Adaptability
• Self-Control
• Attention to Detail
• Collaborative Influence
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus

Job Challenges

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• ​Identification of project risks
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with acceptable standards
• Resolving engineering challenges

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