HEAD- MAJOR NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNS

Company: Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

HEAD- MAJOR NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNSClosing Date: April 8, 2025We're excited to announce the search for a results-oriented, skilled, and motivated Head - Major Network Infrastructure Designs to join our team at the Engineering Designs & Standards Department - Middle Street, Georgetown.Interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience are invited to apply for this position.SUMMARY:Under the general direction of the Engineering, Designs & Standards Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for producing implementable designs, estimates, and bills of quantities for all new housing schemes, unserved areas, road expansion projects, and major transmission & distribution network extensions.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Visit and survey project sites.
• Finalize designs, estimates, and bills of quantities for new housing schemes, network relocation to facilitate road improvement projects, and major distribution network extensions.
• Prepare authorization of works for T&D network modifications.
• Liaise with other relevant departments and schedule joint site visits for the identification and finalization of rights-of-way, producing bills of quantities and designs for D&E projects and any other projects related to improving the quality and service of electricity delivered to new and existing customers.
• Review EPC proposed project designs and associated bills of quantities; prepare review reports.
• Identify and advise the manager on areas for improving the methodology involved in processing service orders, the department's SIPOC, and any other interdepartmental business relationships.
• Provide guidance and training to direct reports to aid their development of the requisite job skillsets.
• Assist with the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure conformity with budget guidelines.
• Assist with the compilation of reports to inform the annual updating of the D&E programme, including but not limited to system adjustments and improvements for the previous year, unserved areas, and new housing schemes.
• Investigate and take appropriate recourse actions to resolve infractions and disputes in accordance with the relevant company policy in a timely manner.
• Develop individual performance plans and learning & development plans.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from a duly authorized officer of GPL.COMPETENCY PROFILE:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of overhead line design and current design specifications
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Visio & Microsoft Project)
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings and use associated software
• Knowledge of circuit analysis through the use of appropriate softwareRequired Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least five (5) years of work experience in transmission and distribution and substation designsCommensurate with the JM: A - Salary GradeHow to ApplyApplications should be submitted via our Vacancy Centre not later than April 8, 2025.
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