Power Generation and Electricity Systems Assistant Technician
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will experience the six Enterprises including Beef Cattle and Small Ruminants, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Tree Crops, Irrigation, and Mechanization. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking two Power Generation & Electrical (PG&E) Assistant Technicians to monitor the solar power plant and assist in repair and maintenance activities as may be directed by the engineer or senior engineer. The PG&E Assistant Technician will work within the Infrastructure Department to contribute to the smooth running of the Campus infrastructures, reporting to the PG&E Engineer.
The RICA installation is a 1.5 MW solar-powered generation facility located in Bugasera District utilizing EEI inverters, Ideematech tracking system, 3MWH LG battery backup, and Caterpillar diesel generators (300KVA x4). The facility also includes several electro-mechanical installations relating to the pumping of water to irrigation systems, as well as commercial buildings with electrical systems installed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the custodial duties, daily maintenance, and repairs of the solar power plant (inc. inspections on frames/mechanical tracking systems, solar panel cleaning, electrical tests on inverters, and weather station maintenance).
- Minimum supervision of the solar plant operation and monitoring, supervised electrical repair works and maintenance tasks relating to the solar plant and building facilities (wiring, distribution boxes, appliances, generators/pumps); will receive guidance and instructions from engineers and manager to conduct some electrical works on isolated systems/safe/off power.
- Will mainly be focused on solar plant monitoring which involves working in shifts, weekends, or nights.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma in Electricity, Electronics, or any other related technical field (or Solar System/Electrical Certificate).
- 3 years’ experience with electrical systems (i.e., electrician, maintenance) or solar power plant.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Diploma or Bachelor in electrical engineering or another related engineering field.
- Strong analytical capabilities to troubleshoot and correct issues.
- 2 years’ experience with electrical systems (i.e., electrician, maintenance) or solar power plant.
HOW TO APPLY
Fill/Upload the information required and submit the following documents in English to the link provided below.
Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.
- Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the
- A resume or
- Official degree certificate for the highest degree
- List of recommenders with contact information.
Application Link
Job Opening/PG&E Assistant Technician
Review of applications will begin on April 24th, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
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