Principal Technician - Protection - SCADA Field Services at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration at ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• At least 5 – 8 years post qualification relevant SCADA engineering experience including the testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• A clear understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Construction Regulations.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• A valid code B or EB driver’s licence.

Physical requirements:

• The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically fit.
• The incumbent cannot be colour blind.
• Ability to stand for long hours during working day.
• Medically fit to work at heights.

Special conditions:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime, and will be required to do standby duties if and when required.
• Will be required to participate in the Essential Users Vehicle Scheme.
• Will be required to be appointed as a Responsible Person in terms of the NRS Switching Regulations.

Key Performance Areas

• Researching new SCADA, substation automation and communication technologies for implementation in electrical substations.
• Researching and implementing new modems, radios, fibre and wireless LAN technologies and their application within the SCADA environment.
• Investigating new project proposals from the Transmission System Development and Distribution System Development departments.
• Maintain the SCADA Remote Terminal Units and communication infrastructure by analysing system performance and implementing changes required to improve system response times and communication throughput.
• Contributes to the overall SCADA Services business plan including providing performance data for all RTU
• Technologies and producing statistical reports on the performance of the RTU’s, radios and wireless LAN systems.
• Compile technical specifications for the supply of RTU’s and SCADA communication equipment.
• category, salary scale, payroll information (cell phone allowance/essential user allowance), objects on loan, Professional driver's permit, etc.