Careers at CEC

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HR Business Partner

Human Resources

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt 5+ years HR generalist experience, preferably in energy or mining sector

Partner with CEC business units to deliver HR services including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations and workforce planning.

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementLabour LawWorkforce Planning

Substation Technician

Substations

full time
Ndola, Copperbelt 2+ years working on substation equipment or HV electrical systems

Perform maintenance, testing and repair of substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays and earthing systems at CEC's Copperbelt substations.

Transformer MaintenanceSwitchgearProtection RelaysHV TestingEarthing Systems

Control Room Operator

Control Room Operations

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt 2+ years in power system operations or control room environment

Monitor and control CEC's power network from the National Control Centre. Operate SCADA systems, coordinate switching orders, and respond to network emergencies in real time.

SCADALoad DispatchNetwork MonitoringFault ResponseCommunication

Electrical Technician

Transmission and Distribution

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt Minimum 2 years in electrical maintenance or distribution network work

Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment on CEC's transmission and distribution network. Perform switching operations, fault isolation, and scheduled maintenance on 11kV and 33kV distribution infrastructure.

Electrical MaintenanceHV SwitchingFault FindingSafety ProceduresOverhead Lines

ICT Network Engineer

ICT and SCADA

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt 3+ years in network engineering or ICT infrastructure role

Design, implement and maintain CEC's ICT infrastructure including fibre optic networks, LAN/WAN systems, and SCADA communication links across all CEC sites.

Cisco NetworkingFibre OpticsSCADA CommunicationsCybersecurityNetwork Monitoring

HSEQ Officer

Health Safety Environment and Quality

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt 3+ years in HSEQ role within energy, mining or industrial environment

Implement and monitor CEC's HSEQ management system. Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and ensure compliance with Zambian environmental and occupational health regulations.

Safety AuditsIncident InvestigationRisk AssessmentEnvironmental ComplianceTraining Delivery

SCADA & ICT Systems Administrator

ICT & SCADA

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt Minimum 2 years in SCADA, industrial control systems, or OT network administration

Administer and maintain CEC's SCADA systems, OT/IT networks, and cybersecurity infrastructure. Ensure 24/7 availability of critical control systems supporting the national grid.

SCADANetwork AdministrationCybersecurityOT/ITLinux

HR Business Partner

Human Resources

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt Minimum 3 years as an HRBP or Senior HR Officer in a large organisation

Partner with CEC business units to deliver strategic HR support including talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. Drive CEC's people strategy and culture initiatives.

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementHR PolicyHRIS

Power Systems Engineer

Power Systems Operations

full time
Kitwe, Copperbelt Minimum 3 years in power system operations or control room environment

Responsible for real-time monitoring and control of CEC's 220kV and 66kV transmission network. Perform switching operations, fault analysis, and load management. Coordinate with generation and distribution teams to maintain grid stability.

Power SystemsLoad DispatchHV SwitchingSCADAProtection Relays

HSSEQ Officer

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

full time
Kitwe / Ndola, Copperbelt 2+ years in HSSEQ in a utilities, mining, or industrial environment

Implement and monitor health, safety, environment, and quality management systems across CEC operations. Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance checks.

Safety AuditingIncident InvestigationISO 45001Environmental ComplianceRisk Assessment

Marketing Coordinator

Marketing

full time
San Francisco, CA 1-2 years in marketing

Looking for a Marketing Coordinator to support demand generation campaigns, manage social media, and coordinate events.

Social MediaContent WritingHubSpotGoogle AnalyticsEvent Planning

Senior Frontend Engineer

Engineering

full time
Remote 5+ years with React, TypeScript, and modern CSS

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team and help build world-class user interfaces. You will work closely with designers and backend engineers to deliver exceptional web applications.

ReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSNext.jsGraphQL

Product Manager

Product

full time
New York, NY 4+ years in product management

Seeking an experienced Product Manager to own the product roadmap, work with cross-functional teams, and drive product strategy. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.

Product StrategyData AnalysisAgileStakeholder ManagementUser Research

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