Field Services Manager / Metering Technician
Formal Qualification
- Project Management Diploma And / Or B Tech Electrical Engineering Heavy Current (Eligible For Professional Registration)
Experience
- Must have 5 year minimum experience (after qualification)\
Responsibilities
Field Services:
- Data Capturing, MV pole labelling, HV Line audits with infra-red scanning, Equipment Locations Audits, Condition Assessments, Maintenance and Refurbishment Audits, Electrical and Water metering audits, Substation and earthing audits and inspections.
- Tendering processes; acquiring work.
- Team Allocations,
- Project Plans,
- Marketing Plans,
- Financial Management,
- Logistical Control and Management,
- Technology Drivers and Best Practices.
- Project Management, Progress and Quality Control
Metering Services:
- Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
- Turn meters on or off to establish or close service. Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters. Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
- Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications. Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
- Advise customers on proper installation of meters and related equipment.
- Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
- Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Requirements
- Experienced in Contract Documentation
- Project Management experience/skills
- Report Writing Skills
- A Valid Driver's Licence
- A High Energy Approach
- Highly Enthusiastic Towards Project Implementation
- Analytical Ability
- Excellent Communication And Interaction Skills
- Excellence Orientation / High level Quality Control
Computer Competency Requirements
- Ms Office
- MS Projects (would be an advantage)
- Knowledge of the following meters and metering software would be advantageous:
- Actaris,
- Elster,
- ION,
- Landis & Gyr,
- SEL,
- Allen Burdley,
- Enermax,
- Iskr and Premier
Languages (Written & Spoken)
- English
