CONTROL ROOM TECHNICIAN (ORAPA) – BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

To operate, control and monitor the operations of the power generating units and its auxiliaries to ensure safe and efficient generation of power in accordance with standard procedures and safety standards.

Autonomy – The job holder works under general direction and guidelines.

Improvements – The job holder identifies technical malfunctions and analyses the problems, contacts supplier or other specialists and provides technical solutions.

Complexity – The job holder makes repairs and adjustments that are complex while providing advice and technical direction.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Testing
2. Safety, Health and Environment
3. Performance Management
4. Data Collection & Analysis
5. Compliance
6. Client & Customer Management (Internal)
7. Building Capacity
8. Improvement/Innovation
9. Needs Assessment
10. Policy Development & Implementation
11. Product & Solution Development
12. Project Management
13. Solutions Analysis
14. Work Scheduling / Allocation

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EDUCATION REQUIRED

1. A recognized Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1. A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience of which 2 years should have been served as a Plant Operator.
2. Supervisory Experience : Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited time frames

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SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Reporting – Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to create relevant, lucid and effective reports.
2. Risk Management – Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks in a production process without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
3. Technical Support – Works without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed on identifying and diagnosing technical problems, then resolving those problems by choosing the best authorized solution.
4. Service Delivery – Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on delivering required services that meet quality standards.
5. Commercial Acumen – Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.
6. Action Planning – Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
7. Computer Skills – Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.
8. Data Collection and Analysis – Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
9. Health and Safety – Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
10. Planning and Organising – Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
11. Policy and Procedures – Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
12. Policy and Regulation – Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
13. Verbal Communication – Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies