Chief Hv Network Control Officer at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    
Applies operations co-ordination and technical understanding of electrical network control by planning the personnel resourcing requirements and monitoring processes for the operations; recommending changes to provisions, operating procedures and instructions and evaluating the status of electricity supply and making determinations referring to load flow management principles during outages or peak demand/supply periods.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Applies operations control knowledge to contribute to the review or development of a range of aspects related to the shift management resourcing and work programming plans.
• Mentors, coaches and evaluates personnel in relation to the diagnostic and interpretative applications involved with Electricity Network Control applications and controls performance and conduct of shift personnel.
• Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor the electricity supply and status and/or outgoing circuits at substations in the high voltage range.
• Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during technical and operational works on the electrical system or commissioning of new plant.
• Applies understanding of electricity distribution principles and standards to address major network disruptions with high impact on essential services and major customers on the grid.
• Conducts investigations and communicates information on the technical applications, procedures and performance relating to the electrical network.
• Participates in the performance analysis process in relation to modifications or introduction of new equipment into the network.
• Disseminates technical information in relation to the continuity of supply and planned outages.
• Maintains network control system performance information and statistical records and attends to specific reporting requirements.

Competencies    

• Planning
• Organisational Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Construction
• Operations and Maintenance
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour or be a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Must be in possession of a NTC4 or NCV4 certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Department of Education.
• Be an authorised or have been in the past 24 months an authorised High Voltage (HV) Network Controller.
• Accredited First Aid Certificate holder or obtain one within six months of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution environment and a minimum of 3 years as an Authorised High Voltage Network Controller.

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6 years relevant experience in a Control Room environment in the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (HV NETWORK CONTROL)