Specialist: Power Design & Optimisation (M&T) at Telkom

Core Description    

• Responsible to provide specialised advice and high-level support relating to the execution of the national power strategy for the Mast and Towers domain. Focus on power design and implementation as well as power cost optimisation.

Competencies    
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Mechanical -Thermodynamics; Electrical Low voltage AC, Direct Current; Electronic Controls and protocols; Regulatory Policies; Testing; Procedures; Masts & towers Products and Services; Knowledgeable on Carbon Neutral and Net Zero requirements as well as Scope 1, 2, and 3.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Telecommunication/ Cellular Industry; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Project Management; Risk Management; Communication Management; Negotiation skills.

FUNCTIONAL ATTITUDES

• Customer Focus; Integrity; Proactive; Team Player; Values Aligned to company values; Decisive; Initiative; Supportive; Performance Driven; Business optimisation; Customer satisfaction/ relationship.

Job Responsibilities    

• Power design and implementation:
• Conduct technology analysis and research (EPS, rectifiers, storge solutions, alternative energy, renewable energy, HVAC, Inverters)
• Provide power solutions designs which are modular and scalable based on customer needs
• Testing and introduction of ancillary infrastructure (hardware and software solutions)
• Investigate management solutions to managing infrastructure remotely
• Compile and update technical documentation (Specifications, Work Instructions, Guidelines, Commissioning)
• Provide technical motivation and proposals/ solutions to customers and internal stakeholders
• Take part in tender evaluation processes
• Manage stakeholder relations with service providers
• Manage and support suppliers during development phase
• Provide high level support on technical products to regions and Facilities Management companies (FMC)

Establish and maintain applicable database information

• Manage projects for Power solution deployment
• Support Sales and Marketing team and other relevant internal and external role players
• Promote the understanding of regulatory requirements related to electrical equipment and installations
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) modelling Power Cost optimisation
• Monitor power usage of deployed ancillary infrastructure
• Develop reports/ analytics from data to measure energy performance on Mast and Towers portfolios
• Provide tenant billing documentation
• Provide energy usage optimisation proposals based on data
• Create awareness around Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Energy Wheeling, etc., to help support customers and Gyro meet its environmental targets
• Provide inputs on utility management and tariff optimisation
• Provide inputs and updates to the Environmental, Sustainability & Governance (ESG) strategy.

Required Certification    

• ECSA registration will be advantageous.

Qualifications    

• 3-year degree/ diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 6).

Experience    

• 5 years relevant experience of which at least 2 years on supervisory/ management level.

Special Requirements    

• Willing to work outside normal working hours when required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to travel and stay out overnight.

Closing Date    
2023/06/02