Job offer: Mini-grids Engineer


Announced
15/08/20243 month(s) ago
Job Status
Full Time
Job Type
Employee
Expiration Date
15/11/2024 13 days left
Job Title
Mini-grids Engineer
Job Presentation

Mini-grids Engineer

  • Background

    • The Ministry of Energy is implementing the “Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project” (LREEAP) funded by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) and the World Bank (WB). The objective of the project is to increase energy access in rural and peri-urban areas of Lesotho. The project comprises three components, Grid Extension to Industrial Zones and peri-urban areas of Lesotho, Rural electrification by mini-grids and Technical Assistance to support project implementation. The LREEAP wishes to engage Engineer to undertake the following roles and responsibilities.

    The overall responsibility of the Engineer is to implement the LREEAP activities relating to the technical matters as detailed in work plan, regarding rural electrification by mini-grids. The Project Engineer shall assist Project Coordinator in making sure that targeted output of the agreed work plan is achieved. The Engineer is responsible for monitoring and assisting technical personnel working on mini-grid activities in LREEAP.

  • Roles and Responsibilities

    • The main task of Mini-grids Engineer is to implement agreed detailed work plan activities. Other duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

  • Supervise the timely preparation of project designs for the mini-grids.
  • Prepare technical specifications for generation and the distribution networks, ensuring they are adhered to during the construction of the projects.
  • Prepare technical specifications for off -grid, mini-grid and on-grid systems in accordance with locally and internationally accepted standards.
  • Perform technical assessment and appraisal of pre-feasibility/verification and detailed feasibility study reports prepared by consultants.
  • Supervise the construction of the mini-grids.
  • Plan and conduct site visits.
  • Ensure implementation standards and safety procedures are adhered to by contractors during the construction of the projects.
  • Arrange for commissioning of the projects.
  • Provide support to the community in consultant selection for studies, Installation Company for project installations and monitor of construction activities.
  • Assist Project Coordinator (PC) in work plan preparation of LREEAP activities regarding rural electrification by mini-grids.
  • Assist in the process of project identification and verification of mini-grid sites.
  • Assist in preparing bill of quantity (BOQ) and assist in assessing the bids received.
  • Assist in selection of participants in the operation, plant management and mason training.
  • Assist PC in preparing progress reports.
  • Maintain pipeline of projects in different stages.
  • Monitor projects in different stages (Under Construction, Testing and Commissioning, Power Output Verification and One Year Guarantee Check) and prepare reports.
  • Monitor work of Sub-Engineer/Sub-overseer (including the fi eld visit).
  • Assist PC as and when needed in relating to the mini-grid activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by PC.
  • Monitor contractor’s installation works, assist with site supervisions, tests and handovers.
  • Attend commissioning and testing on site; liaise with interested parties for attendance.
  • Attend final completion inspections and assist Mini-grids manager with review and approval of handover documentation including O&M manuals.

    • Qualifications and Experience

    The Mini-grids Engineer should have a Bachelor degree in Engineering preferably in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering with 5 years of relevant work experience.

  • Reporting

    • The Engineer will report to the Project Coordinator and produce reports as required.

    • Location and Duration of the Assignment

    The Engineer will be based in Maseru, Lesotho at the Department of Energy in the Ministry of Energy frequent travel to project sites will be required for supervision of project implementation. Travel costs thereto shall be covered by the Project. The duration of the contract shall be 2 years.

    •  Deadline and contact:
    • Applications and curriculum vitae’s must be received by email only at the address below on or before August 16th 2024 at 16:00 GMT. Subject of the email should be titled: “Recruitment of Mini-grids Engineer
    • For clarifications contact the Project coordinator at: (+266) 2232 5422
    • Email addresses to:

    [email protected]  copied: cc. [email protected]


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