ASSISTANT CRAFTSMAN (X2) NATA

Facility:  Nata
Job Type: 
Date:  Dec 1, 2023
AdCode:  1468

 In its pursuit to become a Competitive Commercial Power Utility within the Region, Botswana Power Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified, highly energetic, dynamic, result oriented, innovative, and customer focused individuals, who believe they can be part of a great team that delivers power to Botswana to apply for the below listed position not later than 16 December 2023.

Main purpose of the position

To provide support in construction, maintenance, and repairs of overhead lines, underground cables and ancillary equipment in accordance with Procedures, Regulations and Safety Standards.

Job Responsibilities

  • Carries out inspections of overhead lines according to a maintenance schedule.
  • Accompanies the work teams on lines patrol and inspections during fault location and line maintenance work to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
  • Operates complex machines, prioritizing routing tasks to improve efficiency and adjusting multiple related variables to resolve problems.
  • Maintains toolbox and avails tools as required by the work teams.
  • Performs operational tasks within given settings/parameters by following established processes.
  • Excavates trenches and holes manually or using powered tools as directed.
  • Cleans and paints apparatus as directed.
  • Clear trees and weeds interfering with network equipment and substations to provide access and ensure network availability.
  • Distributes shut down notices to Customers.
  • Cleans and rehabilitates work site after completion of work.
  • Cleans Corporation vehicles and maintains housekeeping at all times.
  • Works within strict quality standards to support the Quality function.
  • Operates in accordance with policies and rules.
  • Ensures compliance to SHER procedures when carrying out duties.
  • Actively participates in the safety, health and environment programmes as driven by the Corporation.

Qualifications

•    BGCSE
•    Valid Class B Driver’s License
•   License in operation of Crane/Earth moving equipment will be an added advantage

Experience

•    Direct entry

Competencies

  • Drive For Results
  • Customer Focus
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Values Ethic and Integrity
  • Process Management
  • Action Oriented

 

Interested and suitably qualified applicants are requested to apply by no later than 16 December 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.