Trainee Technician – Substation Maintenance (X2) – Francistown at BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION

Main purpose of the position

To assist in the control and carrying out of operation, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution substation equipment to ensure effective, safe and speedy maintenance

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising the activities of the team to ensure that operational systems, procedures and safety standards are observed at all times.
• Assist with switching operations to release or put equipment into service under supervision of Senior Authorised person.
• Assist with issuing and cancellation of safety documents to facilitate work on transmission facilities under supervision of Senior Authorised person.
• Ensures that all received job cards and inspection sheets are completed and returned to Planning.
• Assist with Troubleshooting and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs, performs preventive maintenance inspections, assists specialists in setting up and testing new products/processes and installs complex systems with guidance.
• Maintains and repairs Transmission and distribution network substations equipment and makes report.
• Assist during troubleshoots on transmission and distribution network equipment and takes remedial action.
• Take part in Performs pre-commissioning inspections for new installations.
• Works within strict quality standards to support the Operations and Performance & Efficiency functions.
• Works independently to collate and analyse data using pre-determined tools, methods and formats.
• Carries out prescribed internal and external client management activities and provides support to others by
  following existing procedures.
• Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then uses established change
  management programs to deliver prescribed outcomes and/or provide support services.
• Supports others by performing prescribed project management activities following existing procedures.
• Operates in accordance with policies and rules, while performing routine safety checks on own equipment and workspace.
• Implements housekeeping and safety standards and takes remedial action to re-establish set levels.
• Controls the issue and receipt of all transmission stores equipment and parts.

Qualifications

• Recognised Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Membership of the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) is required (Graduate Category)
• A valid Class B Driver’s license (Within 12 months from date of appointment).

Experience

• Direct Entry

Competencies