Chief Technologist; Protection Mainten

Findojobs-Za; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is looking for a Chief Technologist to oversee maintenance and repair services for sophisticated electrical protection systems. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in the electrical protection field. Responsibilities include planning maintenance work, supervising staff, and ensuring the satisfactory operation of protection systems. A valid driver’s license is also required. This role is based in Durban, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Registration as a Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• 5 years post registration experience in the Electrical Protection environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repair services for electrical protection systems.
• Plan maintenance and testing work of protection schemes.
• Supervise and train staff in the Protection Maintenance Division.

Skills

Planning

Attention to Details

Communication

Interpersonal Relationships

Service Delivery Orientation

Coaching & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Registration as a Professional Technologist with ECSA

Job description

Position

Chief Technologist (Protection Mainten)

Job Purpose

The effective management of the maintenance and repair services relating to sophisticated electrical protection systems and associated equipment.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Responsible to the Manager Protection and Test for the effective control and functioning of the Protection Maintenance Division.
• Planning maintenance and test work of protection schemes.
• Conduct all maintenance and maintenance testing of the Units protection relays.
• Plan, schedule and record in electronic and hard-copy format the outcome of protection maintenance testing programme.
• Ensure the continuous and satisfactory operation of all electrical protection systems and allied devices.
• Install and wire protection relays and protection schemes.
• Ensure financial controls by monitoring expenditure to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Compile reports, maintain statistics and handle correspondence associated with the Protection Maintenance Division.
• Attend to correspondence, draft letters, memoranda, etc. as required.
• Maintain technical records and drawings of various types of protective devices and schemes.
• Undertake the supervising, training, developing and disciplining of staff.
• Keeping abreast of technological developments in the power system protection field.
• Appointment in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated Regulations.

Competencies

• Planning
• Attention to Details
• Construction
• Operations & Maintenance
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Resilience
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Team Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Registration as a Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years post registration experience in the Electrical Protection environment.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

N / A