Electrical Engineer Job Midrand area,Gauteng South Africa,IT/Tech

Position: Job Title:Electrical Engineer
Detail:
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Conduct and manage working methods to ensure all clients SLAs are achieved.

Configuration and management of Data Centre monitoring systems

Mapping of current transformers and other power monitoring devices to internal systems

Verification of data to confirm the correct values are being captured.

Ensure no duplication of data.

Set up virtual sensors on BMS Systems.

System enhancement and reporting automation

Produce PME kWh reporting

Produce SLA reports from EBO

Month end Billing – Power exceeded and Footprint billing

CT Power monitoring on DCE

Logging daily tickets for issues picked up with regards to offline devices, unusual data readings on DCE

CT configuration and alarming set up – Ozone, DCE

Set up and configuration of virtual sensors on BMS Systems.

Updating PME with new kWh client and cabinet info

Investigate CT Power related tickets in conjunction with Data Centre Technicians

Liaising with the DCS teams for resolution of tickets

Attend Monthly Power capacity meeting with management

Expected to improve current processes and introduce automation with aim towards simplification.

Daily system checks to ensure devices are online, operational, and free from alarms.

Ensure the various power monitoring devices are running the correct firmware version.

In conjunction with national Operations teams, ensure the latest firmware version has

been tested within a test environment prior to implementation.

Active participation in new data centre builds or expansions

Ensuring comprehensive Root Cause analysis are completed for all monitoring system incidents/outages.

Quick responses to potentially critical situations – relevant to role 3rd party vendor management and service delivery – Monitoring system hardware and software support

Active involvement in network, physical and cyber security matters - Monitoring system hardware and software support

Assist with operational requests to investigate and resolve system related configuration issues.

Review daily reports to identify possible outliers and devise resolution in collaboration with Data Analyst/s

Pro-actively identify, implement, and review monitoring reports to identify potential issues within 24 business hours.

Identify and report on cabinets exceeding environmental threshold.

Compliance in accordance with all relative policies and procedures

Meet agreed inter-departmental OLA (Operational Level Agreement)

Implement company and departmental policies, processes, and work instructions as per the agreed quality and timeline/ RFS.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Excellent technical abilities

Effective communication skills, active listener – ability to understand requirements.

Proactive problem solver who can perform rapid and accurate assessments.

Ability to work independently, as well as being a positive team player.

Self-motivated

Conducts self professionally, exhibits elevated levels of tolerance and patience.

Responsible for continued learning and self-development.

Advance Microsoft Office skills

Trouble shoot systems and components to identify root causes of failures.

Implement corrective actions promptly to mitigate the negative effects of system changes.

General

Open to provide after-hours support as needed for significant issues

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent technical abilities

Behaviour

Adopt a mindset of continuous improvement

Lead by example

Be on the lookout for constant process improvements

Growing our people

Delivering to our shareholders

Respecting each other

Embracing diversity

Upholding the highest levels of integrity

Serving our internal and external clients

Highly service-oriented, reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic

Ability to work productively in cross-functional teams or resourcefully and independently as an individual

Focused on continued learning and self-development

Administrative duties could include;

Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations

Change and incident management

Ensure adherence to all established guidelines and management practices for employees

Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities

Reporting accurately, as per agreed format, quality, and timelines

Outstanding organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

Matric / Grade 12 is essential

Excellent Excel Skills

Minimum of 3 years relevant data centre experience preferable

Extensive knowledge of network topology and protocols preferable

Knowledge of Building Management Systems is beneficial.

Schneider Ecostruxure Building Operation (EBO) System Knowledge is beneficial.

Schneider Power Monitoring Expert (PME) System Knowledge beneficial.


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