Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Limestone Resources Limited seeks to employ a suitably qualified, experienced, and multi-skilled individual to fill the below listed vacancy:

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (X1)

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

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Job Overview:

To supervise, direct, and control plant operations to ensure effective and efficient repairs, servicing, and maintenance of plant machinery to sustain operations at Limestone Resources Limited.

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Accountabilities/Tasks:

Maintenance of Electrical/Instrumentation Plant Equipment

• Ensure effective and efficient maintenance of all electrical/instrumentation plant equipment for maximum availability through a properly coordinated preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure that electrical/instrumentation equipment is serviced and repaired effectively to sustain plant availability.

Spare Parts Management

• Initiate, develop, and recommend medium and long-term spare requirements to facilitate maintenance work.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce all statutory and domestic regulations relating to safe working practices to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, as well as good housekeeping.

Record Keeping

• Ensure proper maintenance of records for all activities taking place in the repair and maintenance of plant machinery, maintaining a good inventory of maintenance.

Project Execution

• Ensure that all electrical components of projects undertaken by Limestone Resources Limited are executed to the desired standards.

Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

• Grade 12 certificate with credits or better, including Math and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Memberships & Registration:

• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (MEIZ) after practicing for at least 2 years.
• Registered Engineer with the Engineering Registration Board (REng), with at least 3 years of practice.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:

Decision Making:

• The role involves complex operations with established general and broad directions. The holder is expected to determine and implement departmental goals.

Analytical Skills:

• The job requires engineering design, calculations, and drawings for diverse functions.

Numerical/Computation Skills:

• The job requires the use of complex calculations for engineering design (pump stations, conveyor systems, drives, BOQs) and capital budgeting (NPV, IRR, Payback Periods).

Other Attributes:

• Result-driven (reliability, cost control).
• Accuracy and precision.
• Good organizational and communication aptitude.
• Initiative and innovation.
• Strong analytical capacity.
• Leadership in managing projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and propose corrective actions.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation, automation, and control.
• Ability to interact with plant personnel with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize actions.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Skills/Abilities:

• The job holder must consider the implications of their actions on own and other sections’ performance.
• Ability to handle pressure from other demands and unforeseen obstacles.
• Making decisions that affect departmental operations.
• Ability to analyze complex technical situations and find the best solutions.
• Mathematical skills are a prime requirement.
• Ability to use electrical instruments and computers.
• Physical exertion or consideration for walking/standing and some considerable travel may be required.

Application Instructions:

Applicants who meet the above qualifications should submit their applications with copies of a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), traceable references, academic/professional qualifications, and any other relevant documentation in support of the application.

Submit your applications by:

Postal Address:

The Human Resource & Occupational Health Manager
Limestone Resources Limited
P.O Box 70057
NDOLA.

Email: recruitment@lrl.co.zm

Deadline for application submission: 13th February 2025.