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Job Summary Responsibilities: - Works with the Operations Managers at the managed properties to implement programmes and projects aimed at achieving departmental & Pareto mission and long-term objectives. Assists in the overall planning, organisation and management of all aspects of utility management, including general administration, budgeting, planning, and policy development. - Provides input on municipal services expenses and recoveries during the centre budget preparations. - Ensures that utility (Energy/waters) consumption and costs are effectively and efficiently managed. - To prepare and deliver monthly utilities, capital expenditure & sustainability reports or as required. - Provides inputs during the preparation of plans and specifications, engineering studies, cost estimates, and material procurement. - Attends meetings, conducts research, compiles information, completes special projects and generates reports on utilities management. - Acts as the organisations champion and representative on energy management and sustainability initiatives. - Ensures compliance with legal regulations. Completes regular equipment inspections and updates monthly reports as appropriate. Ensures that necessary tenant installation criteria are effectively implemented the operations department. - Monitors that the BMS systems at the managed centres are operational and reports faulty equipment to centre management and a service provider. - Liaise with BMS services providers to enhance and implement the necessary changes to the system. - Keeps abreast of developments in the field, new administrative techniques, legislative issues and other current events through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate - Periodically review the performance of contractors to ensure all standards are being met and reporting the non-performance. - Works with the Operations Manager to establish and implement well-defined energy savings and contingency plans and procedures. Responds to utility queries as necessary. - Ensures that all maintenance agreements are current and have SLA in place. - Ensures that utility billing discrepancies are promptly tracked and resolved. - With the operational teams ensure that all utilities are optimised to deliver the required environmental performance ratios - Ensures that utilities management within the portfolio is cost effective, efficient, and within the approved budget. - Responsible for the analysis of municipal accounts which includes electricity, water, sewerage, gas, refuse and municipal Rates and Taxes to ensure accuracy of utility bills. - To familiarise with various tariff structures such as load profile, maximum demand, time of use and seasonal changes in tariffs. - To negotiate with the relevant authorities or any other parties to resolve disputes relating to incorrect billings, tariffs and specific problems. - Conduct building audits to ensure accuracy of the as-built single line diagram of the water, gas and electricity services network in the building. - Verify meter locations as per single line diagrams with indication feed to each unit Qualifications - Matric - Related certificate in Facilities or Utilities Management - Diploma or Degree in Engineering. (advantageous) - Green Building Certificates (advantageous) Experience - Minimum 3 years experience in the related field Skills & Abilities - HVAC experience, particularly with large, chilled water plant. - Experience with control systems. - Proficient with Microsoft Windows. - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel. - Basic knowledge of instrumentation. - Basic electrical knowledge. - The ability to determine whether a value displayed from an instrument connected to the system is anomalous. - Knowledge of networks. - The knowledge and ability to receive Niagara training in order to modify the BMS display or generate additional reports. - Green Building interventions (certifications, solar installations etc) - Sustainability performance ratios - Smart and intelligent BMS for FM Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessfulTalent EvolutionRecruiter

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