Operations Lead Smart Metering and Projects

JOB TITLE: Operations Lead Smart Metering and Projects

MANAGER: Head of Metering and Projects

LOCATION: Cape Town

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

We are a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company in the renewable energy sector, committed to sustainable development and delivering innovative solutions to combat climate change. Our projects span across Southern Africa and include roof top, carport and ground mount solar projects. We also provide operating and maintenance, asset management, metering and monitoring services through our various divisions.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Operations Manager reports into the Head of Metering and Projects and is expected to be independent and able to direct their own work and priorities as well manage line managers within the team and client escalations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Engineering or relevant qualification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Administration Team

   Engage and manage the Smart Metering Project Administration team, with assistance from the Senior Projects Administration, to ensure that all Smart Metering Projects are completed on time and within budget.

   • Ensure that the Project Administration team tracks the following reports daily and actions accordingly:
   • Electrical Smart Metering Offline Reports
   • Water Smart Metering Offline Reports
   • BOO and Solar offline reports


2. Oversee SAP Processes:
   • PO Process
   • GRPO Process
   • Stock Management and Inventory Control


3. Copper Administration Team:

   Manage the Smart Metering Copper Administration team, with assistance from the Project Administration Manager for the Copper team.

   • Oversee Copper Loading of all Electrical and Water Smart meters for Solar, Utility and Non-Utility Clients


4. AC Crew Management

   Ensure that the Smart Metering AC Teams Smart Metering Projects are completed on time and within budget.



5. Client and Account Management

   Handle all client escalations pertaining to Smart Metering



6. Process Management

   Provide input to HOD on all SOP’s new and updated, if and when required.



7. Reporting

   Progress and relevant status monthly reporting to HOD.