Power Engineer at MECS (Pty) Ltd

About the job

• My client is seeking a Power Engineer with experience in the telecommunications sector.

Salary: R700 - 800k

Requirements: Relevant degree with 4 years telecommunications experience.
Responsibilities:

• Provide Power Audits to Site Build Contractors through the region for the purpose of profiling information regarding the passive equipment on site. This includes generators, rectifiers, batteries, solar support.
• Review power audit report for completeness, correctness and query information provided and request supporting evidence.
• Perform power audit analysis and provide recommendations on the power requirements for the site upgrade.
• Responsible for power capacity dimensioning for all sites across regions to accommodate new tenants’ equipment or stabilise the existing equipment.
• Provide high level technical support to regional teams and contractors on all power related activities/escalations.
• Maintain up to date power audit analysis tracker and any other trackers assigned.
• Drive OPEX optimization by providing best in class power dimensioning analysis and recommendations.
• Produce guiding documents necessary for the procurement and installation of power systems which include but not limited to AC and DG generators, ATS, Rectifiers, Alternative energy systems, air conditioners, etc.
• Support other Project/Rollout Managers in all power related issues required for a smooth close out of the projects.
• Develop, keep and update the database for all sites upgraded and for new customers across the regions.
• Carry out power audits for root cause analysis on sites experiencing repeated faults and proposing strategies necessary for the correction of such faults.
• Develop detailed and complete documentation for every dimension solution or project
• Proactively communicate project status, issues & risks to relevant stakeholder as at when due.

General Duties

• Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise.
• Write and submit reports to the Manager, Power Engineering in all matters relating to Power Dimensioning.