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 RESPONSIBILITIES

ELECTRICAL SMART METERING INSTALLATION ELECTRICIAN

Qualifications and Requirements:

Grade 12
Qualified, Trade Tested (Red Seal) technician;
At least 2 years commercial smart metering experience
Wireman’s license – 3ph (SANS 10142)
OHS Act exposure
Valid driver’s 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