Electrical Engineer (Assistant Technical Manager) at Faircape Group

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 & 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 & 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