Compliance Officer (GMG/SEG 2)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with Department’s Operational Plan; 
• Provides input for the development of Operational Plans; 
• Represents the organization, as appropriate, at various local, regional and international conventions, workshops and meetings on policy or regulatory matters. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Reviews work carried out by inspectors, electricians and technical electrical assistants against established standards; 
• Conducts follow up reviews on inspectors where breeches are identified;
• Conducts special investigations and post-accident inspections; 
• Investigates complaints made by the public against inspectors deemed to have acted in contravention of the Electricity Act and Regulations and any other related legal document/policy; monitors the progress of investigations and reviews and signs off on investigation reports produced by inspectors; 
• Prepares reports on reviews conducted and makes recommendations for appropriate action, as necessary; 
• Updates electronic system with details of reviews conducted and required action based on findings from the review;
• Keeps abreast of trends in the industry and makes recommendations for improving the audit and investigation process; 
• Provides technical advice to the Senior Compliance Officer on matters related to reviews and investigations; 
• Performs any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and objectives of the job. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Excellent Customer Service skills; 
• Excellent interpersonal skills; 
• Good analytical and investigative skills; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills; 
• Good planning and organization skills; 
• Ability to work well in a team as well as alone; 
• Results oriented. 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of the Electricity Act and Regulations; 
• Sound knowledge of Electrical Technology; 
• In depth understanding of safety codes and regulations and safety management principles; 
• Good stakeholder management and relationship building skills; 
• Ability to prepare reports, formulate positions on issues, articulate opinions concisely conveying necessary information and make and defend recommendations;
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; 
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience; 
• Must be a Registered Electrician;

OR 

• Associate Degree in Electrical Installation or equivalent; 
• Five (5) years’ relevant experience; 
• Must be a Registered Electrician. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• The job holder may be required to travel islandwide. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.