Job Description

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Office 365
• Basic Excel
• Basic Word
• Good Knowledge of Electrical Metering installations
• Good Knowledge of Utility Electrical reticulations
• Ability to Identify problems
• Must be able to communicate very well: written and verbal
• Report writing skills
• Able to work on large and multi-complex projects

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be able and willing to travel across South Africa
• Valid Drivers license
• At least 2 years commercial Smart Metering experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESELECTRICAL SMART METERING INSTALLATION ELECTRICIANQualifications and Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified, Trade Tested (Red Seal) technician;
• At least 2 years commercial smart metering experience
• Wiremans license - 3ph (SANS 10142)
• OHS Act exposure
• Valid drivers license

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation of electricity Smart Metering instruments, within a Utilities Management role as well as Non-Utilities, Single bulk check metering installations and Solar environments.
• A knowledge of the common industry metering instruments
• To aid in reviewing of work orders and procurement process, to verify specifications of wire sizes, metering equipment and communications equipment needed in order to implement the most accurate, cost effective and reliable solution
• The assembly of Smart Metering panels required for all metering installations.
• Continuously look at innovative ways to improve on panel design and implement cost effective ways of assembling panels.
• All panels to be built to the SANS101.42-1 standard.
• To implement the accurate installation of electricity smart metering equipment in order to conduct effective and accurate electricity management and measurement.
• To be able to follow strict processes and completion of mandatory checklists and signoff documentation, critical to quality control and safety compliance.
• To conduct metering and instrument verifications in order to troubleshoot experienced anomalies in sub billing or energy management, as well as implementing ad hoc metering fixes, with the goal of always ensuring the most accurate information is being made available to end users.
• To review and aid with the compilation of all Health and Safety documentation for all projects and submission and for approval and sign-off to the AC Manager and 16.2, before commencement of any electrical work.
• The candidate must be able to travel across South Africa, as well as work out of normal office hours.
• Thorough Knowledge of Safety Standards, LOTTO and HIRA in essential.
• Uphold and champion corporate culture and values within team structures
• Vehicle checks to be done on a weekly basis on a Friday by COB
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good working order
• Ensure tools and equipment are safely stored and secure when not in use
• Ensure adherence to vehicle policy at all times
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis and live out of town from time to time
• Work overtime from time to time in order to execute the works

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