Project Officer - Renewable Energy

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Assist in developing and managing the company’s Renewable Energy portfolio.
• Review all electrical designs for the T&D Network.
• Prepare all the material requirements for the T&D Network.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents for inviting tenders for the construction of GPL’s T&D Network.
• Supervise the plotting of field data for any deviation to the alignment and completing redesigns for same.
• Monitor all activities leading to the successful construction of all Renewable Energy/System
• Improvement of Projects and ensure that works are executed in keeping with technical specifications.
• Advise the Head, Special Projects Unit on improved techniques, programmes and technical standards pertinent to all electrical works on the project.
• Liaise on with the Head, Special Projects Unit and Consulting Engineers on all technical aspects of projects undertaken.
• Represent the Special Projects Unit at formal meetings, when necessary.
• Implement GPL’s grid code in all project related activities undertaken by the department.
• Prepare departmental status reports of all Projects undertaken by the department.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure conformity with budget guidelines.
• Drive the company’s vehicles as required (provided being a licensed driver).
• Enforce strict compliance of safety and health legislation, regulations and contractual obligations.
• Promptly investigate and make recommendations through written reports with respect to infractions of Safety and Health regulations.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Knowledge and ability to perform project works
• Be conversant with relevant law, and regulations of Guyana andGPL policies and rules
• Be conversant with the Safety Act and GPL Safety Handbook
• Conversant with ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizing skills

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from an accredited institution with Five (5) years relevant experience, two (2) of which must be at a Managerial level in a Utility company.