ENERGY SPECIALIST

Carry out the assessments and ensure the implementation, day-to-day management and control of the technical part of projects in the energy (and HVAC  if relevant) domain, in accordance with the organization    protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the project and the infrastructures and efficient use of systems and equipment.

·       In collaboration with his/her managers, provide support and guidance to the field staff in order to ensure that all electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations comply with the organization    standards, protocols and procedures, and the preventive and corrective maintenance is done accordingly.

·       Carry out evaluations, feasibility and detailed studies of the project to present hierarchical superiors different possible solutions to the difficulties encountered in his/her area of specialization, namely the installation, construction and commissioning of electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations. In direct contact with staff, identify project needs and manage responses of requests by establishing priorities.

·       Provide support to the teams in the field in the energy (and HVAC if relevant) domain and assist in the training of project technicians to make them autonomous for preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting and small jobs. Ensuring that technicians are able to implement safely procedure for themselves and users.

·       Guides and supports the field teams to define and implement preventive and corrective maintenance procedures

·       Raises the awareness on energy use for all staff and advices on strategies to improve energy efficiency of the site.

·       Provide training for technicians on appropriate use and maintenance of existing and new installations.

·       Act as an itinerant support of the mission implementing proposed solutions when needed and provide managers with duly documented technical advice.

·       If necessary, defines procedures and / or protocols for the proper functioning of the electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations in the field.

·       Performs regular inspections of the interventions and condition of the electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations.

·       Participates in the evaluation of local actors and ensures the quality of services and supplies.

·       Checks and advises on international orders for consumables and replacement equipment.

·       Ensures the management of stocks and equipment in his/her specialty area at mission level

·       Ensures that all design, operating and maintenance documentation is up to date (report, asset management tool, diagrams and layouts, consumption reports, power assessments, cooling and heating need assessments).

·       Ensure that the right equipment and electrical tools are in place and correctly used.

·       Identifying, defining and implementing solutions and strategies that reduce the environmental footprint of the electrical installations (and HVAC if relevant) in the mission/projects. These strategies englobe not only technical solutions but also how the electrical installations are used, maintained and managed. The main objective of reducing the environmental footprint entails energy efficiency, reducing the carbon dioxide emissions, a proper waste management and the use of sustainable and adapted solutions according to the context

·       Responsible for energy planning, upgradation and implementation in the mission, to make sure the setup/fullfill min THE ORGANIZATION     standerd.

·       Ensure all locations electrical setup is functioning as per energy policy and protocoles.

·       Perform installation and maintenance on electrical systems as requested by the project Log Managers.

·       Ensure that work is in accordance with THE ORGANIZATION     Electricity guidelines

·       Ensure that there is a good plan of monitoring and ensure a good electrical condition of all appliances, houses, warehouses and offices.

·       Ensure that all electrical equipments are functioning normally.

·       Report to the supervisor any major repair or maintenance needs.

·       Plan and prepare orders for electrical items for all electrical installation and maintenance in the mission.

·       Communicate weekly activities to the supervisor in a timely manner and respect the daily activities planned.

·       Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem

·       Perform other technical duties as required.

·       Propose solutions and improvements for energy system challenges.

·       Contribute to mission annual planning and budgeting

·       Checks and advises on international orders for consumables and replacement equipment

·       Ensures that all design, operating and maintenance documentation is up to date (report, asset management tool, diagrams and layouts, consumption reports, power assessments, cooling and heating need assessments).

·       Observes the THE ORGANIZATION     Electricity guideline at all times: correct use of junction boxes and connectors, no twist-and-tape connections, correct and safe use of tools, protection of people using RCDs, protection of circuits/conductors using MCCBs, connecting all electrical devices to earth, etc

·       Uses the THE ORGANIZATION     basic electrician’s tool kit correctly and safely.

·       To conduct annual energy checklist and propose improvements.

·       Ensure all equipments are protected in the facilities

·       Perform annual energy checklist in the mission and plan together with the log manager for implementation of the recommendation

·       Good knowledge and experience on solar setup planning, installation, maintenance and monitoring.

·       Analyse the exsisting energy setup and come up with plans and practical ideas toward energy transition.

·       To conduct tests of the batteries as per protocols and ensure back up systems are kept in best possible environment/conditions.

·       Encourages and supports THE ORGANIZATION    ’s work to significantly reduce carbon emissions and environmental degradation by promoting and facilitating use of durable energy efficient technologies inside of the organization

·       Reports to Logistics Manager.

·       When required provide technical information to the LogCo

·       Responsible for mission Energy, Reporting on online: Logistics reporting system (LRS)

• Essential at least one year of working experience in logistics related activities in the concerning specialty.
• Desirable previous experience with NGOs, and working experience in developing countries.