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• Engineering Design, Procurement &
  Works Supervision:

• Prepare project implementation and
  procurement plans and track the implementation.
• Coordinate the project kick-off and site
  handover.
• Keenly review detailed engineering
  designs, drawings and technical specifications of transmission lines and
  substations prepared by contractors and their suppliers.
• Ensure conformity of designs, drawings,
  manufacturing processes, and installations to specified engineering
  standards and best engineering practices.
• Review contractors’ method statements and
  procedures for quality assurance.
• Work closely with user departments,
  witness, review and sign-off factory/laboratory/site acceptance tests of
  equipment, material and works.
• Supervise, monitor and report on the progress
  and quality of equipment, material and works and recommend corrective
  actions wherever necessary inclusive of coordination of network switching
  operations.
• Verify Consultants’ and Contractors’
  interim and final invoices against agreed project milestones and
  deliverables.
• Review and advise on change proposals and
  ensure validity of contract amendments.
• Review commissioning protocol and
  coordinate the inspection and commissioning tests of completed
  installations and works and subsequent UETCL’s takeover of operationally
  accepted facilities with verified as-built documentation and operation
  & maintenance manuals.
• Monitor the operational performance of
  installed facilities during Defects Liability Period and ensure that
  identified snags are rectified by the contractor.
• Monitor and ensure effective coordination
  between UETCL, Consultants, Contractors, Financiers, and all other project
  stakeholders to attain execution of the contract scope within approved
  budget and timelines.
• Ensure compliance to safety, social,
  health and environment regulations and project-specific requirements.
• Identify, Monitor and assess project risks
  and execute necessary mitigation measures.
• Preparation of reports for different
  stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned from time to time.

• The ideal applicant for the Projects
  Engineer – Electrical job placement should hold a University Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional
  registration with relevant body.
• A
  minimum of six (6) years of professional working experience in power
  system projects.
• Possess
  good project management skills.
• Comprehensive
  knowledge of Industrial & SHE regulations.
• Previous
  experience in managing multi-lateral financed projects.
• Prior
  experience in PPDA and donor-funded procurement guidelines and reporting
  practises.
• Computer
  literacy in Ms Projects or similar project scheduling and
  monitoring tool.
• Hold
  a clean and valid National Driving Permit.
• Analytical
  skills, Interpersonal skills, Supervisory skills, Report writing skills.
• Ability
  to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work
  long hours outside the normal hours.
• Be
  a person of high integrity, must be highly motivated, innovative and a
  committed team player.
• Willingness
  to travel extensively and be away from duty station for extended
  periods.

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