Regional Control Centre Controller In the Engineering Division
ECRD: MD 0186 DATE: 27/01/2020
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho Nationals for the above-mentioned position. The position is tenable at LEC Headquarters in Maseru and the incumbent will report to the Regional Control Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE PROGRESSION & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• 2 years working experience in the electrical power system
• Experience in electrical power system control and operations environment will be an added advantage
• The job requires a candidate who can work well under pressure, and who adjusts quickly to change
• Flexibility and productive in times of continuing change and high stress
• Good analytical thinker, able to gather data, determine and take a course of action after identifying possible consequences.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy and report writing skills are essential
• Methodical and disciplined approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Drivers License is an essential requirement
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
• Monitoring the status of the regional electrical distribution network at all times in order to immediately identify any abnormal operating and equipment conditions.
• Controlling operations of the national electrical distribution.
• Accurately logging down all network operations and the operational system using applicable journals and control system tools.
• Dispatching faults to maintenance and faults teams and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Recording network readings when required.
• Continuously updating the Operating 11kV system Single Line Diagram in the Control Room.
• Providing feedback to the Regional Control Supervisor on the performance of the network on daily basis.
• Performing effective handover of shifts during shift changes.
• Identify and recommend changes to improve overall plant reliability, performance and output
• Issuing switching operational instructions to engineers during outages in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
Interested candidates must submit their applications, CVs and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the position the candidate is applying for and hand deliver to the Registry, LEC Head Office on or before 04-02-2020 at 12:30 hrs. Reference should be made to EED: OD 0186 on all applications.