Description:
Our client based in Durban is looking for a Senior Superintendent Electrical Services who will manage the electrical services department, ensuring safe and efficient electrical supply is made available to all Users and is maintained to comply with the relevant applicable legislation. * Ensure electricity supply to customers at all times. * Ensure supply of high-quality electricity service. * Ensure load distribution in system is correct at all times. * Identify and isolate sources of interference with electricity supply. * Schedule planned maintenance – liaise with customers to ensure production is not effected. * Ensure power interruptions are limited by appropriate switching operations. * Subordinates are using the right switching operations. * Ensure maintenance of Electrical infrastructure is in accordance with maintenance program in order to limit breakdowns and shuts. * Meet with Eskom personnel to discuss quality of supply / other matters. * Collect raw data by using appropriate measuring equipment. * Query incoming interruptions with Eskom immediately. * Draw up load curtailment schedule / blocks. * Notify all customers when Eskom declare power emergency. * Ensure inspections of new installations are carried out in accordance with SABS Code of Practice. * Rectify any non-compliance by reporting the problem to the inspector of machinery. * Verify compliance certificate for all electrical installations before installation is connected to the supply. * Identify maintenance requirements. * Ensure equipment maintenance is in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. * Monitor adherence to substation maintenance program. * Ensure keeping of appropriate maintenance records. * Ensure sub-ordinates are aware of and are using all appropriate safety equipment. * Monitor and ensure adherence to all safety legislation (OHSA). * Ensure logging of all switching operations. * Ensure appropriate safety signage is displayed. * Establish customer's power supply needs. * Make recommendations on required equipment. * Identify infrastructure limitations in order to meet customer needs. * Plan infrastructure improvements and / changes. * Ensure installation of identified approved equipment to make system safe and cost effective. * Identify and investigate supply problems. * Address supply problems in consultation with Portfolio Engineer. * Receive, investigate and solve accounting problems. * Recommend resolutions to accounting problems to Administration / Finance Departments. * Send load curtailment communication to all customers. * Keep all customers informed regarding power dips / power outages. * Compile monthly report on customer meter readings. * Report, investigate and correct exceptions where applicable. * Manage the capturing of meter readings onto debtor database for account purposes. * Compile department's annual budgets for meeting operational and capital requiremen
02 Apr 2022;
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gumtree.co.za