Power Specialist

About the role

Millicom Ghana Limited is looking for a Power Specialist to manage all power and instrumentation systems across the country. The role also involves managing vendors on a daily basis for operations, projects and capacity management. It suits someone with in-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Millicom Ghana's power systems across the country, including new projects and daily operations
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and operate power systems
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan for all power systems and installations
• Draft policies and procedures for daily, weekly, monthly and annual activities
• Produce periodic and ad-hoc reports and performance reports on operational activities
• Keep paperwork such as preventive maintenance schedules, logs, schematics and wiring diagrams up to date
• Ensure generator sets are in good condition and control power requirements
• Support, manage and coordinate electrical works by contractors
• Schedule regular checks and inspections of power systems

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive experience in a similar role with a good management background, preferably in telecoms, FMCG, mining or manufacturing
• Ability to train entry-level employees on the job
• ITIL/eTOM and/or PMP certification is an added advantage

Required skills

• Good knowledge of procedures, best practices, methods and materials used in maintaining telecommunication power systems
• High analytical skills, problem-solving and the ability to recommend solutions under pressure
• Continuous capacity planning across all operations

The closing date for applications was 29 April 2016.