Electrical Engineer (Assistant Technical Manager)
Faircape, South Africa
Job Description
Inpower, part of the Faircape Group, a company involved in the installation and management of smart metering systems, alternate and UPS energy solutions is looking for an Assistant Manager. We are committed to always delivering exceptional services to our customers through investing in innovative technology, efficient operational systems and our people
The Faircape Group presents a unique opportunity to work for a highly successful and progressive group with modern offices, centrally located in Claremont, Cape Town.
The successful candidate will provide high level assistance, management, expertise and technical support for the overall utility operations and special power related projects. .
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Substation Management
- Monthly routine inspections of substations, transformers, main LV boards and power factor control of buildings assigned to
- Monthly thermal imaging of inspected transformers
- Monthly reporting of substation inspections
- Maintain schedule and arrange for annual services of transformers, PFC, etc
- Oversee all scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance
Energy amp; Utility Management
- Energy Audits
- Tariff structure analysis
- Metering and verification
- Analysis and Reconciliation of monthly utility charges and recoveries
- Investigate irregularities and report on finding
- Energy efficient investigations and recommendations
UPS/Generators and Back-Up Power Solutions
- Investigate site / premises
- Propose backup solution
- Project management of installation
- Initial setup and configurations of backup solution
- Online monitoring of sites
- Maintain schedule for routine servicing of equipment
- Ensure quick turnaround for ad hoc repairs when necessary
Prepayment Vending System
- Prepaid electricity amp; water meter registration and allocation
- Generating prepaid tokens on request
- Assisting with meter move out of Move in when requested
- Register and set up meters on software system to enable remote reading
- Configure Meters and communication modules with software system
- Check meter configuration
Technical Support
- General investigations on site to assist with utility queries
- Replacement of faulty electricity meters
- Site investigations and reporting for new building utility services
- CoCT meter investigations and updating of CoCT invoices with correct information
- Assisting retirement villages with electricity issues, pool heating system, geyser issues, heat pumps, etc
- Providing electrical BOQ for special projects
- Job monitoring and completion inspections
- Attend to customer queries, emails, etc
Requirements
Qualifications- Matric
- BTech Electrical Engineering degree/N5 Electrical Engineering/NQF 6 Equivalent
- Certificate Electrical Wireman
- Certificate Electrical Trade Test (3 Phase Heavy Current)
Experience and Knowledge
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Experience in Energy Management is advantageous
- 2 - 3 years experience in field
- Project Management qualification/experience is advantageous
- Experience in Utilities Management is advantageous
Skills and Attributes
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Customer service orientated
- Deadline driven
- Reliable and responsible
- Inquisitive and willing to explore new technologies
Specific Requirements:
- Own transport
- Clear criminal record
- Contactable references, written references preferable
Benefits
Salary on offer from R40,000 Cost to Company per month