Senior Connections Officer - Quality Assurance

Academic Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.

•Membership to recognized professional bodies such as UIPE and ERB is an added advantage.

•Minimum 5 years’ experience in utility operations, inspections, or quality assurance.

•Experience supervising technical field work is desirable.

1.Quality Control & Inspection

Conducting routine and targeted inspections of connection materials, installations, to verify compliance with approved regulatory standards, and safety procedures. Identifying non-conformities and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

2.Process monitoring and improvement

Monitoring quality of works and recommending improvement measures, analysing recurring installation defects and implementing preventive strategies while promoting best practices in connection delivery.

3.Contractors and field activities oversight

Evaluating workmanship of contractors and field teams, providing feedback and technical guidance to improve installation quality and conducting contractor performance assessments.

4.Reporting and documentation

Preparing quality inspection reports and compliance summaries with accurate records of audits, findings, and corrective actions.

5.Risk and safety assurance

Identifying safety risks associated with connection works, supporting enforcement of safety standards and incident prevention, and participating in investigations of quality-related failures.

6.Capacity building

Training of field staff and contractors on quality standards and procedures thereby promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.