Principal Professional Officer

Relevant Tertiary Qualification preferably in Engineering (B.Eng / B.Sc.(Eng) / B Tech in Electrical Engineering) Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng). 8 years or more relevant experience, post first relevant tertiary qualification. Relevant SCADA field services experience including experience in the testing and maintenance of RTU’s and communication devices. Managerial experience. Project and Financial management. A high degree of computer literacy. Driver's license: Code B/EB.

Investigating, analysing and implementation of new RTU technologies and their application within the SCADA outstation and HV/MV network environment. Communicating and interacting on a regular basis with Protection Projects & Design and Protection Field Services regarding the design, implementation and commissioning of new SCADA technologies including RTU specifications and applications. Performing preventative and defect maintenance of the SCADA, RTU, power supplies and communication infrastructure installed base. Analysing system performance and determining what changes are required to improve system response times and communication throughput. Monitoring contractor performance against agreed terms and conditions through ongoing interaction with site personnel, on-site inspections, regular site meetings and alerting the contractor to any acts of non-conformance. Ensuring contractors comply with all aspects of the Construction Safety Regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act through regular site inspections, enforcement of safety plans and record keeping of all non-compliances.

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