Engineering Technician at Breede Valley Municipality

Duties: 

• Allocate specific meter installation work activities (new installations, condition assessments, upgrades, functional tests) to authorized service providers
• Ensure that the section`s maintenance schedule is accurately applied
• Perform dedicated / routine quality control inspections on all electrical installations and constructions pertaining to bulk service metering, power quality and embedded generation on reticulation infrastructure and support structures in compliance with SANS 10142 and NRS 057 as per municipal procedure & policies.
• Monitor condition assessments of projected & existing installation outlay, network infrastructure, condition monitoring equipment, etc. 
• Perform electronic data recordings of engineering parameters for work in progress/completed for various sites.
• Conducting inspections to determine extent of compliance or variations from contractual agreements, specifications and standards
• Interact with contractors / service providers / specialized personnel on sites to determine qualitative and quantitative aspects of work input
• Perform assigned site inspections and acquire critical installation / construction parameters
• Research applicable engineering subjects for information and specifications pertaining to the project tasks as instructed by immediate superior
• Analysing and interpreting designs, diagrams, plans, etc. (internal departments, external stakeholders etc.)
• Assembling base information and drawings in conjunction with the immediate superior / professional personnel.
• Conduct periodic on-load and off-load functional and accuracy verification tests on bulk meter installations.
• Perform installation - and computer system monitoring of automated metering infrastructure (AMI).
• Investigate and testing of new metering technology to ensure departmental requirements and legislation are complied with.
• Review all Small-Scale Embedded Generation applications as per departmental procedure.
• Arrange information sessions / workshops pertaining to Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installations / applications / queries with contractors / internal & external stakeholders.
• Ensure that all the section administrative and reporting outcomes complies with relevant legislation.
• Participating in internal audit processes, making available information and supporting documentation to validate transactional recordings.
• Ensure that contractual terms and conditions entered into are complied with and specific responsibilities discharged accordingly without any risk to the Council.
• Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines.
• Ensure health and safety compliance to the OHS Act.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6)
• Valid ORHVS Certificate
• 3 years relevant experience in electrical metering/ power quality environment
• Valid Code C1 + PrDP Driver’s License
• Computer skills - MS Office, Geospatial-, Drawing-, AMI Software
• Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages in the Western Cape

Preferred Requirements:

• B. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Wireman License (SANS 10142)
• Accredited Level 4 Metering Technician
• Valid Crane Operator/ Cherry Picker Certificate
• 5 years relevant experience