Vacancy Notice

We are looking for committed driven and passionate individuals to join our team in the following roles:

PURCHASING OFFICER
This role reports to the Procurement Manager and is primarily responsible for local purchases, ensures and maintains local procurement processes are in accordance with Solomon Power Processes, Policies and Regulations.

 

KEY RESULT AREAS:

  • Effective and Efficient Order Processing
  • Provide technical expertise on procuring
  • Data Integrity
  • Deliver Accurate and Timely Reports

 

STANDARDS

  • Liaise with Procurement Manager and ensure that the operation of the Local Purchasing are carried out smoothly from time to time
  • Check Supplier capability and delivery of goods and services as per specifications provided and is within the requested timeframe.
  • Receive and process departments and outstations request. Ensure goods procured are checked and confirmed upon delivery.
  • Ensure all data relating to local purchase are maintained
  • Ensure reports assigned to this role is prepared within the required timeframe and checked for accuracy of content and forwarded to the Procurement Manager.

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Certificate in Business or Accounting from a recognized institution.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least 3-5 years in similar position

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Effective communication skills – both written and oral
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have high interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

ASSETS ENGINEER

Reports to Manager Planning and the Asset Engineer is necessary for the key support required in the team for the safe execution of key asset management strategies, planning and engineering tasks required for the delivery of the team’s objectives.

 

KEY RESULT AREAS:

  • Technical / Engineering effectiveness
  • Providing Technical Expertise
  • Deliver accurate and timely reports
  • Compliance
  • Support of strategic direction

 

STANDARDS

  • Network of Asset Strategies and Asset Management Plans
  • Data Capture and operation of the maintenance management system (Carl)
  • Provide technical input on team assignment and activities
  • Assist in providing electrical engineering technical advise
  • Report on progress of any activities for the improvement of the smooth, effective and efficient operation of the Team

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least 5-10 years of good solid Electrical Experience.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Detailed understanding and application of option analysis tools e.g NPV
  • Highly knowledgeable of safety policies, procedures and requirements
  • Must be computer literate
  • Has problem solving capabilities
  • Must have high interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

POWER STATION OPERATOR

The Power Station Operator reports to the Power Station Operator Team Leader

 

KEY RESULT AREAS:

  • Operational Support
  • Technical Effectiveness
  • Logistic Support

 

STANDARDS

  • Carry out all tasks associated with the monitoring and running of the Generation Plant and auxiliary equipment.
  • Provide monitoring reports to the Power Station Team Leader regarding performance of all generation plant, auxiliaries and all switch equipment
  • Prepare and submit clear and precise faults and abnormal operations of generators, switchboard and auxiliaries.

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Trade Certificate Mechanical or Electrical or preferred equivalent acceptable to Solomon Power

 

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of good solid Electrical Experience.

 

Skills and abilities:

  • Detailed understanding and application of option analysis tools e.g NPV
  • Highly knowledgeable of safety policies, procedures and requirements
  • Must be computer literate
  • Has problem solving capabilities
  • Must have high interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

This role reports to the Manager Planning and will be primarily responsible for providing the key support required for the safe execution of engineering tasks.

 

KEY RESULT AREAS

  • The following key result areas are expected to be achieved when undertaking the duties of the job.
  • Technical/Engineering Effectiveness
  • Provide technical expertise
  • Deliver accurate and timely reports
  • Advice, support and training
  • Compliance
  • Management
  • Customer Service
  • Support of organizational strategic direction

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.

 

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 15 years of good, solid Electrical Engineering experience
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problem solving
  • Detailed understanding and application of option analysis tools, eg. NPV

 

SKILLS

  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills
  • Advance level of engineering skills
  • High computer literate and already using specialized software
  • Advance excel/modeling skills
  • Highly developed analytical skills
  • Sharp problem solving skills
  • Has a valid driver’s license and good driving skills

Applications close on 30th June, 2017. Please contact Levan Respioh for the role statement for the 3 advertised roles on telephone number 30980 or email: recruitment@solomonpower.com.sb. If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of the Solomon Power team, send in your application with your updated CV detailing your qualification, relevant experience with referee details. This should be forwarded no later than the date mentioned. All applications should be clearly marked stating the role you are applying for and forwarded to: Manager Human Resources & Administration, Solomon Power, PO Box 6, HONIARA. Solomon Power thanks all applicants, however, only those qualified will be screened and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.