Operations Engineer

Problem and Incident Management  

• Ensures 2nd level remote maintenance and restoration for power systems is provided

• Ensures technical and engineering expertise is provided to Operations teams along with guidance to identify, analyses and resolve complex power problems

Health Checks and Backups   

• Coordinate the housekeeping of ALL rectifiers, generators and battery rooms and perform check-ups on power loads of the respective areas of responsibility

• Ensure the sites are always clean

Network Support 

• Provide expert-level support to all transmission and power system preventive maintenance activities

• Conducts Acceptance and provides Support for projects activities in the Region

Change Maintenance Support  

• Monitors utilization of power resources and supervise change activities affecting power system capacity

Analysis 

• Perform detailed analysis into negative trends and establish the underlying root cause

Cost Management/Budget  

• Carry out a thorough OPEX analysis and provide recommendations into areas of possible reduction

Reporting

• Prepare daily and weekly activity reports

• Degree in Telecommunications/Degree in Electrical &Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Member of EIZ with a valid Practicing Certificate
• Valid ERB License
• Minimum of 3 years relevant technical experience in the telecommunication industry and expertise in DG and Cooling systems maintenance and troubleshooting. DC power, UPS’, Rectifiers and Solar Solutions fault handling
• Should have a proven track record of solving very complex power problems independently. The record should be in the form of are commendation from a senior officer, contractor or supplier management

Key Knowledge

• Has extensive technical knowledge in power engineering, power system design, implementation and electrical works

• Good knowledge of power system diagnosis, optimization and upgrades of telecom equipment.

• Applies broader knowledge of standards to work assignments.

• Enhances his/her technical knowledge through continuous learning

• Fully proficient with Power Infrastructure Management systems

Key Skills 

• Identifies problems/issues.

• Strength in Commissioning, installation of telecom related electrical works

• Strength in quality inspection and site Audits and supervision

• Solves non-routine problems by independently applying judgment to established analysis and standard approaches.

• Integrates/evaluates multiple factors to develop creative practical solutions.

• People Skills

• Project Management

• Communication skills

Key Attributes/Competencies 

• Able to set own priorities.

• Uses discretion to complete assignments.

• Independently applies knowledge of technical practices and specialty area standards.

• Independently completes assignments.

• Exchanges complex technical information

• Provides guidance to others in work area breaking down information in a systematic/logical manner

• Cultivates good peer working relationship