Senior Draughtsperson – Botswana Power Corporation 598 views

Job Purpose

​​To prepare technical drawings, diagrams, maps and updates drawings to aid in construction and maintenance in accordance with set specifications, standards and safety procedures to ensure optimal plant availability.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

​Engineering Design & Drawing

Carries out the designs and the drawings of the corporation reticulation system, staff houses, offices and other structural, mechanical and electrical work of the corporation. Performs prescribed facilities management activities by following existing procedures to support others.

Monitors the construction of buildings to ensure conformity to the design plan. Identifies shortcomings in current compliance processes, systems and procedures; develops ad hoc solutions to immediate problems within assigned unit and/or discipline.

Amends and updates drawings and technical specifications and prepares technical drawings in order to incorporate changes in plant and buildings, in accordance with specifications

Reviews schematic database, initiates and follows up on remedial action to ensure drawings are up to date

Manages the maintenance of an up-to-date design database and filing system to ensure information and design availability.

Regularly updates the drawings database and ensures that copies of designs are filled appropriately and are accurately referenced on the database.

Retrieves designs as and when requested.

 

Drawing & Printing Office

 

Operates in accordance with policies and rules, while performing routine safety checks on own equipment and workspace.

Participates in safety inspections and reports on findings to maintain safety of personnel and good housekeeping of the plant.

 

Data Collection & Analysis

Works independently to collate and analyse data using pre-determined tools, methods and formats

Produces accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting that data into standard formats

Improvement / Innovation

Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then uses established change management programs to deliver prescribed outcomes and/or provide support services

 

Project Management

Delivers required outcomes by working within an established project management plan.

 

Safety, Health and Environment

 

Operates in accordance with policies and rules, while performing routine safety checks on own equipment and workspace.

Participates in safety inspections and reports on findings to maintain safety of personnel and good housekeeping of the plant.

 

Client & Customer Management (Internal)

Carries out prescribed internal client management activities and provides support to others by following existing procedures.

Qualifications

​A recognized Diploma in Construction or eq​​uivalent. Certification in Auto CAD

Experience

​At least five (5) years post qualification of which 2 years should have been served as a Draughtsperson.  ​​​

Competencies

​TECHNICAL SKILLS ​

 

Project Planning

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan.

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.

Risk Management

Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks in a production process without supervision and provides technical guidance

Reporting

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.

Commercial Acumen

Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.

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.

Data Collection & Analysis

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

Policy and Procedures

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they meet organizational strategies and objectives.

Policy & Regulations

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.

Planning & Organizing

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives

Service Delivery

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on delivering required services that meet quality standards.

 

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS ​

Understanding Others

Takes an active interest in other people. Seeks to understand their individual perspectives and concerns and accurately hears the unspoken or partly expressed thoughts, feelings and concerns of others. Specifically, actively listens; for example, repeating what was heard to check understanding, particularly in difficult conversations.

Self Confidence

Functions independently and with confidence in challenging situations. Specifically, expresses confidence in themselves; for example, expressing confidence in own ability or judgment.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Works cooperatively as part of a team and collaboratively with peers, internally and externally. Specifically, values others’ input; for example, actively bringing people together around a specific problem.

Adaptability

Responds to differences and changes in the internal or external context, taking a flexible approach to reach business outcomes. Specifically, tries new ways to do things; for example, coming up with alternative methods or ways of working.

Analytical Thinking

Thinks through issues by separating out the parts of the problem or situation and thinking things through systematically. Applies judgement on the basis of evidence and reasoning. Specifically, sees multiple relationships; for example, identifying several likely causes or consequences of a situation.

Social Responsibility

Focuses on social responsibility and corporate citizenship. Pays attention to health safety, environmental and social issues. Specifically, monitors; for example, actively ensures that others meet corporate standards and compliance requirements.

Listening with Respect

Shows respect for others by seeking to understand their perspectives. Demonstrates positive regard for others, assuming that each person has unique capabilities. Specifically, digs deeper / asks questions; for example, picking up on others’ underlying concerns and drivers and asks questions to understand them.

Approach to Thinking

Thinks through situations of varying degrees of complexity and ambiguity, in order to understand them clearly. Specifically, sees basic relationships; for example, identifying simple cause and effect, or pros and cons.

Attention to Detail

Manages, tracks and attends to multiple pieces of information, bringing order and clarity. Specifically, monitors others’ work; for example, checking to ensure that procedures are followed.

Conceptual Thinking

Thinks through issues by seeing the pattern or big picture, brings facts and ideas together, and develops innovative or creative insights. Specifically, sees patterns or trends; for example, spotting recurring problems.

Drive for Results

Focuses on assessing, measuring and improving performance. Shows drive and determination to meet short- and long-term goals. Specifically, strives to meet challenging goals; for example, setting ambitious, but realistic goals for performance improvement (for self and/or own team).

Information Seeking

A desire to know more and seek information to inform decisions. Specifically, gathers information; for example, personally observing situations to understand them.

Initiative

Acts proactively to avoid problems or identifies and takes advantage of opportunities. Specifically, acts decisively; for example, taking resolute action in time-sensitive situations.

Customer Focus

Identifies and meets the needs of internal and external customers, being continually focused on outcomes for customers. Specifically, communicates; for example, reporting back to customers on enquiries, or ensures that others do.

 

 

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