Power Technician - Paarl at SBA Communications

Your Next Career Opportunity – Power Technician

This position is responsible for supporting the Power Manager and Field Operations department. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Power equipment planning, installation, decommissioning, maintenance, modifications, surveillance, and analysis. Core job duties and responsibilities will also entail installation and maintenance documentation, project tracking, and updating internal databases. Provide additional technical and administrative support as required.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Update the necessary tracking system(s), including the third-party management system, to ensure project and program statuses are up to date and accurate.
• Communicate all Power Operations related concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and updating key installation and maintenance documentation relating to Power on Towerco sites.
• Review and implement relevant power maintenance routines for field operation teams.
• Assist and partner with power contractors for installation commissioning and cutover of power equipment.
• Research, review and distribute necessary engineering documents, as needed.
• Attend to escalated power related inquiries that may require immediate attention and/or additional clarification.
• Review RMS and NOC programs for efficiency, coordination and training purposes.
• Assist NOC and field team by providing training on RMS, Power Equipment and other Power Operations related training.
• Create and distribute department specific correspondence as needed.
• Maintain and sustain positive working relationships with vendors, consultants and service partners.
• Issue vendor purchase orders as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study; Electrical Technology Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred;
  • and 0-2 years years’ experience in Power as a Service or related Electrical Field.