Job Advertisement.
POSITION TITLE: Site Electrical Engineer
LOCATION: Karongi Office
RESPONSIBLE TO: Construction Manager
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: N/A
DATE: October 2024.
Gasmeth Energy MISSION:
Gasmeth Energy aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution using cleaner, greener gas displacing liquid or solid hydrocarbons. Developing and producing methane from Lake Kivu in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Provides high-level oversight of all sites electrical and electronic design and installation works during the detailed engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of the project, with specific emphasis on conducting quality inspections of the Contractor’s installation works
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Planning and Design – Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop electrical system plans and designs
- Determining electrical load calculation, cable routing, equipment placement, and electrical distribution design
- Installation Supervision – Oversee & inspect the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment on-site
- Coordinate with electrical contractors and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety codes, and industry standards
- Quality Assurance – Perform regular inspections and quality checks to ensure that electrical work is being carried out according to approved plans and standards
- Project Coordination – Coordinate with other trades and disciplines on-site to ensure proper integration and coordination of electrical systems with other construction activities
- Communicate effectively with project teams and provide technical guidance as needed
- Material and Equipment Management – Plan and manage the procurement, delivery, and storage of electrical materials, equipment, and tools required for the project
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Professional Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering with at least 5 years experience in the oil and gas industry or similar experience in the power generation or petrochemical industry also can be proposed for consideration
- Knowledge of electrical power systems, international codes & standards, and Industry accepted electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM
- Knowledge of engineering databases would be an advantage
- Experience in Telecommunication System Design e.g. PA / GA, Telephone, LAN, CCTV, Radio, Access Control, etc. would be an advantage
- Experience in construction and commissioning is preferable
- Experience with REG and ECUL would be advantageous
- Ability to work in the Karongi district
SKILLS
- Highly motivated, well-organized, resourceful, and proactive
- Possess good interpersonal skills with good written and spoken English
- Flexible approach and ability to work under pressure with a can-do attitude and a desire to win
- MS Office 365
- AutoCAD
- Design review
- Fluent in oral and written language, and strong communication skills
- Ability to write project documents
Submission of applications – to include combined in one folder 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages), and names, titles, and contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via the “apply button” below with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 27th September 2024 at 17:00hrs.
