Electrician at WATER ACCESS RWANDA :Deadline: Ongoing

Job Description

Main purpose of the position

The main purpose of the Electrician is to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the INUMA™ mini-grid by designing, pre-assembling, and installing its necessary electrical system. This includes adapting to varying site requirements, implementing solar energy solutions, and creating an automated system for seamless power transition.

Key Result Areas

1. Efficient Pre-Assembly: Ensure efficient pre-assembly of all electrical components of an INUMA minigrid.
2. Design Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to adapt designs to meet varying site requirements.
3. Submersible Pump Design: Show proficiency in designing for a submersible pump.
4. Solar Module and DC to AC Conversion Design: Demonstrate ability in designing solar modules and required components for DC to AC conversion.
5. Automation System Design: Show proficiency in designing an automation system that allows for an automatic transition from solar to power grid to generator set.

All employees are expected to own their deliverables and take accountability in achieved results. This entails taking on a mix of tasks and responsibilities, an indicative few are listed below: 

Responsibilities

Design, assembly, and installation of the necessary electrical system to support INUMA™ mini-grid main power needs and backup power needs. This includes:

1. Pre-assembly of all electrical components of an INUMA mini-grid to power the pump(s), filtration equipment and security lights.
2. Designing for a submersible pump.
3. Adapting designs to meet all electrical demands as they might vary per site.
4. Designing solar modules and required components to convert DC to AC.
5. Designing and assembling an automation system that allows for an automatic transition from solar to power grid to generator set.
   
   
   

Requirements

Hard Skills:

1. Electrical Design: Ability to design electrical systems, including those for submersible pumps and solar modules.
2. Assembly: Proficiency in pre-assembling electrical components of an INUMA mini-grid.
3. DC to AC Conversion: Knowledge of designing components for DC to AC conversion.
4. Automation System Design: Ability to design an automation system that allows for an automatic transition from solar to power grid to generator set.
5. Adaptability: Ability to adapt designs to meet varying site requirements.
6. Pump Design: Knowledge and experience in designing submersible pumps based on borehole drilling reports. This also includes understanding the principles of fluid dynamics, material selection, and design for manufacturing.
   
   
   

Soft Skills:

1. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems that arise during the design and assembly process.
2. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders about design choices and changes.
3. Attention to Detail: Ensuring all components of the electrical system are correctly assembled and installed.
4. Time Management: Ability to efficiently pre-assemble all electrical components of an INUMA mini-grid.
5. Adaptability: Willingness to modify designs based on site-specific requirements.

Qualification

• A Bachelor’s or associate degree in Technical, Electrical Engineering.

• Alternatively, a Diploma (A1) in electrical with 2 years’ of work experience

• At least 2 years’ experience as an electrical technician from design to implementation
• At least 1 year experience with Renewable energy especially Solar energy.
  
  
  

Benefits

This position will be awarded on either Apprentice level, Jr. Officer Level or Officer level, based on the candidates experience level.

Officer-level positions in Water Access Rwanda get:

• A Net Take Home Salary of RWF 301,791 after deduction of PAYE, NSSF, Medical (RAMA) and other statutory deductions.
• An Additional RWF 100,000/month Retention bonus accessible monthly after the end of probation but awarded with a cliff of 3 years.
• Possibility of bonus, communication cards and other staff support services.

Jr. Officer-level positions in Water Access Rwanda get:

• A Net Take Home Salary of RWF160,702  after deduction of PAYE, NSSF, Medical (RAMA) and other statutory deductions.
• An Additional RWF 40,000/month Retention bonus accessible monthly after the end of probation but awarded with a cliff of 3 years.
• Possibility of bonus, communication cards and other staff support services.

Apprentices receive a net of RWF 125k/month for a period not more than 6 months.

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