Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job summary:
The position of technologist is to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of solar energy systems. This position will involve hands-on approach to ensuring the efficient operation of the system by conducting thorough inspections, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting issues.

Reporting to: plant engineer
Key responsibilities will include:
• Perform varying corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance for solar pv system components on the plant;
• Perform onsite installations, repairs, and troubleshooting;
• Apply root cause analysis techniques on all major and recurring faults;
• Participate actively in investigation of technical failures and prepare formal technical reports;
• Record keeping and management of spare part movements;
• Carry out plant operations;
• Interact with stakeholders on a professional level as part of a multi-tasking team;
• Install, maintain, and repair renewable energy equipment, including solar panels and wind turbines, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely;
• Calibrate and adjust equipment settings to optimize energy production and minimize energy loss;
• Collect and analyze data on energy production and consumption to assess system performance and identify areas for improvement;
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with energy systems, employing diagnostic tools and techniques to restore functionality;
• Educate customers and clients on energy-saving practices and the benefits of renewable energy sources;
• Design and implement energy management systems to monitor, control, and optimize energy usage; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum qualifications and experience
• Grade twelve (12) certificate;
• Diploma in electrical engineering;
• At least four (04) years post qualification experience;
• Aged between 25-35 years old;
• Must be a member of the engineering institute of zambia; and
• Knowledge of the energy sector is an added advantage.

Personal attributes
• Honest and reliable with high moral strength;
• Innovative and proactive;
• Mature in judgment;
• A high degree of integrity;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
• Self-starter.
Skills
• Knowledge of solar technologies;
• Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics accurately for installation, repair, and maintenance;
• Ability to understand operational parameters and interpret diagnostic data accurately; and
• Adherence to regulations to prevent accidents.

Tenure of employment
• Three (3) years fixed term contract.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed cv and copies of academic qualifications/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone/mobile numbers should be clearly stated.
• Kindly send applications to the address below not later than 17:00 hours on friday 14th june 2024.
• The chief executive officer
po box 35874
lusaka
• The advertiser provides equal employment opportunity to zambian nationals on merit and without discrimination on grounds of colour, tribe, place of origin, language, race, social origin, religion, belief, gender, marital status, ethnicity, health, culture or economic grounds.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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