We are looking for an experienced Project In-charge Electrical & Controls to lead electrical engineering, project execution, installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities at our manufacturing and copper processing facility in Kitwe, Zambia.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in greenfield or brownfield industrial projects, electrical infrastructure, HT systems, transformers, switchyards, PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
Candidates with experience in copper processing plants, particularly L+SXEW (Leaching, Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning) configuration, will be preferred.
Key
- Lead and manage electrical and control engineering projects from conceptualization to commissioning and handover.
- Plan, execute, and monitor greenfield and brownfield electrical projects.
- Manage electrical installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and operational activities.
- Handle HT lines, transformers, switchyards, electrical distribution systems, and associated infrastructure.
- Oversee PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Review electrical drawings, engineering designs, technical specifications, and calculations.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and cross-functional project teams.
- Ensure quality control, equipment inspection, material selection, and adherence to engineering standards.
- Monitor project budgets, expenses, resource utilization, and project schedules.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, LOTO, isolation systems, and work permit systems.
- Coordinate with government authorities and utility providers for power shutdowns, grid connectivity, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Zambian electrical standards and statutory regulations.
- Drive operational improvements to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Prepare project progress reports, MIS, and management presentations.
Mandatory
- 8-12 years of experience in electrical engineering and industrial project execution.
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in greenfield or brownfield manufacturing/industrial projects or plant maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of HT lines, transformers, and switchyards.
- Experience in electrical erection, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Experience in project management, QA/QC, equipment selection, and engineering calculations.
- Knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, isolation, and permit-to-work systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
- Ability to independently manage projects from concept to commissioning.
Preferred
- Experience in copper processing plants, especially L+SXEW configuration.
- Experience in mining, metals, mineral processing, or heavy manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.
- PMP certification.
- Exposure to Zambian electrical regulations and standards.
