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ProSidian Seeks a Smart Grid Electrotechnical Technician (Contract Contingent) in Cote D'Ivoire | Ivory Coast, West Africa to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1961 to advance economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle income countries. The Agency’s mission is to help companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. They link businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries. Focusing on select priority countries has been a successful strategy and a majority of these markets fall within the world’s fastest-growing regions.
To achieve this vision and these objectives, The Agency focuses on energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors, where U.S. firms are most competitive and where the Agency’s assistance can help its partner countries develop the infrastructure needed for trade. Utilities face seemingly endless imperatives today: improve reliability; reduce costs; increase efficiency; address environmental regulations; integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles to the grid. A smart grid can help address all of these priorities. We offer field-proven solutions for a smart distribution grid - deep experience developing and implementing distribution automation systems, an unmatched combination of expertise in electric power grids, and extensive experience innovating solutions for electric power distribution. Our ecperts work remotely and support CONUS/OCONUS Client Smart Grid and Micro Grid requirements.
The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Technical Assistance (“TA”), management, and program support deliverables for a grant to the Cote D'Ivoire Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances (“Ministry of Finance”), acting through the Ministère du Pétrole, de l’Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables (“Ministry of Energy”) and Société des Energies de Côte d’Ivoire (“CI-ENERGIES”) (together, the “Grantee”) in collaboration with the Agency for the improvement of the electricity grid (“Project”) in Côte d’Ivoire (“Host Country”). The country aims to become an emerging country by 2020 thanks to a strong economic growth, based on the development of all sectors of the economy.
The goal is to improve, ultimately, the quality of life by adopting measures and reforms that help accelerate people's access to basic goods and services. The Terms of Reference for the proposed Study includes the following tasks: Task 1 Project Preparation and Kickoff Meeting | Task 2 Analysis of the Ivorian Electrical System | Task 3 Benchmark of Best Practices in Reducing Losses in Electricity Networks | Task 4 Loss Reduction Strategy | Task 5 Implementation Plan | Task 6 Monitoring and Evaluation Plan | Task 7 Capacity Building Training | Task 8 U.S. Sources of Supply Assessment | Task 9 Development Impact Assessment | Task 10 Final Report.
Smart Grid Electrotechnical Technician Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0001 Engagement Team Member and A smart grid is an electrical grid which includes a variety of operational and energy measures including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources, and energy efficient resources.
The ProSidian Engagement Team shall support the improvement of the Host Country electricity grid (“Project”). Prosidian provides expert consulting services to perform the TA and benchmarks best practices for reducing electricity losses globally; analyze the losses in the Host Country electricity system; and develop a full “Loss Reduction Strategy” and implementation plan that considers The Host Country’s energy growth and renewable energy goals.
The Smart Grid Electrotechnical Technician shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.
The Smart Grid Electrotechnical Technician must be an electrician, or equivalent. She/he must have at least five (5) years of experience in handling and implementation of measurement equipment on high and medium voltage networks. She/he must have a good proficiency in using digital grid analyzers. The expert must have conducted at least two (2) comparable projects. A copy of the diploma and a statement proving that the Expert has such experience, citing the projects that enable her/him to fulfill these criteria (project name, country, dates, responsible administration, funder) are to be attached to submission. Good practice of the French language (speaking and writing) and experience in West Africa will be considered as a plus.
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TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the Cote D'Ivoire | Ivory Coast, West Africa
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.
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ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
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