SENIOR ENGINEER ELECTRICITY – Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) 92 views

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is a statutory body mandated to ensure the provision of a level playing field for safe, reliable and sustainable energy supply through effective regulation. ZERA seeks the services of a highly competent, professional and results oriented individual who is able to take the organisation to a higher level in the following role:
SENIOR ENGINEER ELECTRICITY

Reporting directly to the Technical Services Director, the key job functions for this position will be to:

• Develop appropriate codes and regulations for safety, reliability and access, and carry out reviews when necessary.
• Monitor compliance and review assessments of adherence to sector regulations, codes and standards.
• Assess generation license applications and make recommendations to the Technical Director.
• Review Power Purchase Agreements and assist in power pricing.
• Investigate electrical accidents and develop measures to minimize the same.
• Assist in the development of sector policy for clean energy.
• Evaluate sector capacity expansion plans of players in the industry.
• Develop promotional material/articles for industry safety, renewable energy and energy efficiency to raise public awareness.
• Conduct workshops to promote industry safety, renewable energy, energy efficiency and new sector technologies.
• Develop/review appropriate initiatives/technologies, regulations, codes, technologies and standards to promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.

Key Job Requirements:
The successful candidate for this position should meet the following criteria:

• Degree in BSc or B-Tech Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7 years working experience in a similar position.
• Proven technical experience in electricity generation, transmission or distribution.
• Excellent knowledge of electricity sector, statutory provisions and ability to assess their impact.
• Good knowledge of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technologies.
• Broad understanding of the electricity supply chain.
• Good appreciation of modern relevant technologies and practices.