SENIOR HIGH AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

The position requires substantial practical experience, sound technical judgement and the ability to lead field work safely with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose underground MV/HV cable faults using cable tracing, insulation testing and specialist fault-location equipment.
• Undertake MV/HV cable jointing and termination, including screened cable systems.
• Maintain and test transformers, ring main units, switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Conduct transformer insulation resistance, winding resistance and transformation ratio tests.
• Test protection relays and verify trip circuits, interlocks and associated control systems.
• Perform cable sheath integrity and VLF withstand testing, where applicable.
• Carry out circuit breaker timing and contact resistance tests.
• Undertake authorised switching, isolation, earthing and controlled restoration of supply.
• Lead shutdown maintenance, interpret electrical drawings and prepare technical test reports.
• Mentor young technicians and support structured practical skills transfer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Installation, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years relevant industrial experience in MV/HV systems, including independent fault diagnosis, testing and commissioning.
• Strong safety discipline, reliability, accurate record keeping and supervisory ability.
• Relevant training and authorisations for the assigned duties.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a CV, certified qualifications and details of relevant projects and specialist work undertaken. Applications: info@powerglo.co.bw Closing date: 28 October 2026 Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.