Snr Engineer: Operations & Maintenance – ENER20243 needed at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / Relevant NQF 7
• ECSA registered as Pr Eng./ Pr. Tech Eng./ Pr Cert Eng.
• Code B driver’s license.
• 5 years’ experience in the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical distribution networks
• Electrical Engineer’s Certificate of Competency will be an added advantage.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations and maintenance of the total electrical distribution network with the Distribution Business Unit
• Develop Operations and Maintenance section operational and budget targets in support of tactical delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives in partnership with divisional leadership.
• Advise on strategic installations and support operations to either eliminate electrical network security risks or reduce the frequency or severity thereof.
• Continuously monitor quality to ensure that the highest required standards and conformance to specifications and codes are achieved.
• Manage operations and maintenance section personnel at a depot level and ensure optimal utilisation of personnel and create an acceptable work ethic and environment.
• Execute administrative functions to ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
• Manage the expenditure of the section budget and ensure effective implementation of supply chain management procurement measures.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and organisation policies and implementation of council resolutions.
• Manage contractors and consultants for the section maintenance and refurbishment and operations projects.
• Implement and maintain the department asset management strategy, policies and standards.
• Ensure that requirements of the section are budgeted for and that the budget is utilised efficiently and effectively.