HPL is building a talent pool for a nationwide telecom network operation and maintenance (O&M) managed-services project. The Lead Power Engineer will head the team that maintains power systems at telecom sites: diesel generators (DG), solar, hybrid, supercapacitor and battery systems, rectifiers, automatic transfer switches (ATS) and grid (city power) connections.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the power team, providing technical direction and second-line support to regional engineers and field technicians.
- Set maintenance standards for DG sets, solar PV, hybrid and supercapacitor systems, rectifiers, batteries, ATS and grid connections.
- Control generator running hours, fuel consumption and consumables, and keep solar, hybrid and battery systems in service to reduce diesel use.
- Oversee battery backup testing and plan battery replacements.
- Investigate recurring power faults and power-related outages, and drive corrective action.
- Take part in installing and commissioning new power technologies, and carry out power acceptance tests.
- Prepare power, fuel and energy reports for management and the client.
Working conditions
Based at the Kabul head office, with frequent travel to sites in all regions. Must be available for critical power escalations outside office hours.
