Director - Electrical

Job Description, KPIs and Eligibility Criteria

 

Position Name: Director Electrical                                                                                                                                                                                                  Position Code:   003

Reports to: DG Technical                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Location: HQ Islamabad

Key Responsibilities

  • Take lead and support DG Technical in designing electrical projects by determining specifications; selecting contractors; establishing installation schedules; planning shut-downs and installations; integrating requirements with architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code requirements; updating cost estimates.
  • Provide assistance in designing, development, or construction of technical aspects and methodology of the energy efficiency & conservation projects, and demand side energy management programs to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to applicable laws, or adherence to approved technical specifications.
  • Support DG Technical in development, revision (when applicable) and implementation of rules and regulations promulgated under the National Certification Scheme for Energy Auditors and Managers.
  • Assist DG Technical in updating the course content developed under National Certification Scheme for Energy Auditors and Managers covering industrial and building sector and conduct of customized and exam preparatory courses.
  • Provide assistance in development in mobilization and reporting process for Energy Auditing Firms/ESCOs and evaluation of applicants
  • Support DG Technical for development, revision (when applicable) and implementation of rules and regulations promulgated under the National Certification Scheme for Building Energy Modellers.
  • Maintain a list of Designated Consumers to be developed after analysis of the annual energy consumption threshold levels in exercise of the powers conferred by the clauses (e) and (f) of Section 10 of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, 2016 and develop a reporting platform accessible to the designated consumers with limited user access.
  • Carry out assessment of yearly energy saving data submitted by DCs to calculate the estimated energy savings.
  • Evaluate the Mandatory Energy Audit reports submitted by the Designated Consumers.
  • Provide technical support for development and implementation of Energy Saving Certificates Scheme for Development of Sector/Sub-Sector specific reporting format, M&V protocol, manuals, normalization factors and their revision if so required. 
  • Support DG Technical in development or revision of MEPS to PSQCA after certain time intervals and update the star rating classification tables accordingly.
  • Assist in development and revision of the Pakistan Energy Labeling Scheme for different appliances including EVs and Charging Stations and training sessions for lab professionals, manufacturers, retailers, dealers, distributors, procurement agencies, etc.
  • Maintain and keep updating the Products Registration System under Standards and Labeling Program.
  • Participate in all negotiations with the external stakeholders regarding establishment of any technical facility like Center of Excellence for Energy Efficiency etc.
  • Prepare and facilitate in developing Surveillance and Inspection plan.
  • Support DG Technical in preparing draft agreements in conjunction with the legal advisors and their implementation towards the benefit of the organization, within the prescribed limits of the law of the land
  • Coordinate and pursue the technical cases with the business community and other officials and agencies of the Government of Pakistan on behalf of NEECA
  • Assist in procurement of equipment through preparation of technical specifications, tender documents and evaluation of technical proposals.
  • Develop Concept Papers, Study Reports, Seminar/Workshop Reports, and Technical Reports for Pilot Projects/feasibilities.
  • Support DG Technical in conducting energy audits to evaluate energy use, and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
  • Prepare programs to strengthen the existing appliance testing labs and help establish and maintain one or more laboratories as accredited laboratories for conducting tests and analysis to help the Authority in performance of its functions and to conduct research in various aspects of energy conservation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the operations and maintenance of a) buildings and residential units and allied equipment services, b) transportation and allied systems, c) utilities and public services systems, d) energy generation, transmission and distribution systems and equipment, and 3) agricultural and allied services, equipment and systems, etc., through development of different standards, labels and energy specifications.   
  • Provide assistance in evaluation of building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system, as per standards & labels approved / endorsed by the NEECA.
  • Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data, Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures, analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.

Key Performance Indicators

  • % increase in the National energy efficiency standards, certification, and labeling for domestic and commercial equipment/appliances than last year. This may include
    • standards and labeling for different appliances and equipment
    • T&D performance levels for utilities distribution and transmission
    • Power generation efficiencies
    • dispersed generation and net metering
    • building and residential units’ energy code
    • Vehicle fitness and emission standards, etc.
  • % increase in the upgraded and expanded industrial EE requirements for major equipment industrial, building, power & energy, transport and utilities
  • Ratio of Energy Efficiency codes, standards, and labeling schemes developed and implemented as compare to the target set for that year
  • Number of energy efficiency testing and certification facilities set up
  • % increase in growth of market demand and sales of energy efficiency related appliances and services

Qualification and Experience

  • Must have a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an HEC recognized local or foreign university  with minimum 10 years of post-qualification professional experience

OR

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from an HEC recognized local or foreign university with minimum 12 years of post-qualification professional experience.

 

  • Maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 45 years on the date of advertisement of this position.