Technician-Utility Metering and Energy Management

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE POSITION NUMBER: N000421 VACANCY: TECHNICIAN - UTILITY METERING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT PEROMNES GRADE: 8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Ensure all the Energy Metering and control systems of the NWU is optimally functioning, maintenance and expansion of metering systems are critical for the position. Supply management information via reports from the energy measurement systems to allow for correct utility bill verification, cost recovery reports for internal billing. The systems must be operation 24/7 and data available on request or periodic as required.

Job Description

Energy Metering and control to ensure Energy Efficiency

• Ensure all facilities are metered to enable them to operate energy efficiently.
• Partake in all projects to enable the energy designs are effective and efficient, include the required meters in the projects as well.
• Expand on metering points and energy efficiency in all buildings.
• Verify data is available for the control systems to functional as required.
• Monitor all data from the energy meters are collected and stored in the NWU databases

Energy data and integrity

• Verify data availability and integrity to allow for optimal use and reporting.
• Data verification and evaluation on RCS reports for accurate meter readings on all three campuses.
• Verification of usage against supplier accounts.
• Weekly meetings and reports to monitor and ensure uptime for all metering and communications units on the three campuses.

Monitoring and verification of energy usage

• Monthly verification reports for accounts R100k and identified anomalies within 7 working days of receiving accounts.
• Reporting about utility consumption and energy usage.
• Reporting enabling cost recoveries issued monthly as required.
• Manage NWU Municipality electrical and water meters.
• Flag redundant municipality points and manage the process of closing the accounts.

Utility Accounts, Verifications and Budgets

• Support Utility Accounts Admin. Assist with account budget process.
• Ensure recon and verification process is running smoothly Compare accounts vs metering data for verification purposes monthly.
• Compile verification reports on time with all payment sheets.
• Liaise with stakeholders about chargeback enquiries, account queries and payments with the help of the Utility Administrator.
• Assist with monthly feedback to relevant stakeholders about variances in utility consumption with the help of the Utility Administrator.
• Budget for Energy consumption in usage and financial implication.
• Reduce multiple municipal accounts where utilities can be supplied internally.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Extensive knowledge in Energy consumption and metering
• Computer skill to use Energy measuring, reporting and control systems
• Computer Literacy: SQL databases, Energy measurement systems, MS suites to enable reporting on usage
• Ability to compile, budgets, measure actual expenditure and report

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Enthusiastic team player with positive social & interpersonal skills.
• Communicate with internal and external stake holders
• Able to operate with minimum supervision
• Control-orientated person

Minimum Requirements

• A post-matric qualification in Electricity/System Integration.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in project management (Construction or Electrical).
• A minimum of 5 years technical experience related to the field of energy (electrical and water) consumption.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in System Data Integration (data processing, verification, storage and maintenance).
• A minimum of 5 years experience of reporting on energy consumption via energy measuring systems.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Hendrik Esterhuizen 072 160 1869

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo: 018 299 4412

CLOSING DATE: 11 July 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.