Generator Team Lead (Longmeadow) at Bidvest Facilities Management

ROLE PURPOSE

• To implement the LTP power generators service & strategy within various Client sites & ensure SLA delivery

MAIN OUTPUTS
UTILIZATION OF GENERATORS:

• Analyze the daily running report & ensure that all Co. owned generators are efficiently utilized
• Supervise generator field teams & ensure maximum optimization, high levels of productivity & cost effectiveness
• Ensure that all job cards are captured on the system after completion of tasks
• Attend to & follow-up on discrepancies on the daily running report & Asset Register (generator schedule)
• Provide a weekly/monthly progress report to National Operations Manager & provide prompt remedial plan on open job cards

DEPLOYMENT, OFF-HIRE & SWOPS (EXCHANGES):

• Verify the availability of generators & resources, as per the schedule received from the Workshop
• Prioritize open calls for generator deployment/Off-hire/Swops & follow-up with the NNOC in ensuring compliance with SLA
• Ensure availability of vehicles, tools & test equipment for the shift teams
• Attend to & manage escalations from the NNOC pertaining to late deployment/Off-hire/Swops of generators
• Monitor progress on completion of open calls on daily basis
• Conduct audits on all equipment & tools & ensure appropriate working condition of such thereof
• Attend weekly meetings with the Client on work progress & Corrective Action Report (CAR)

POWER ALARMS:

• Conduct root-cause-analysis on triggered power alarms
• Maintain record & report monthly on incidents relating to power alarms & provide remedial action taken to National Operations Manager

HSE:

• Ensure compliance to Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Conduct monthly HSE meetings & weekly tool-box talk with staff, keep attendance registers
• Ensure that health & safety files are in place for all teams & sub-contractors at all times

MANAGING BUDGETS:

• Minimise S&T expenses relating to “sleep-outs”, through optimization of routes
• Ensure that overtime is kept at minimum levels, all overtime work to be pre-approved

MANAGING STAFF:

• Manage performance, discipline & conflicts within the Generators team & effect corrective action in line with company policies/procedure
• Ensure that performance contracts (PDMS) are in place & conduct timeous performance appraisals
• Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring & development of the Generators team & ensure PDPs for all staff are in place
• Ensure adequate staff placement i.e. prepare suitable shift-roster & manage/approve applicable leave for staff
• Manage absenteeism & effect timeous remedial action

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum N6 in Mechanical Engineering, with a Diesel Mechanic Trade-Test
• Trade Tested
• Grade 12
• 08 Driver’s License
• 5 years relevant experience within generators deployment environment, with 2 years in a leadership role
• Appropriate competence for the role.
• Ability to deliver precise and concise reports.
• Good knowledge of monitoring and operating equipment in a production environment.
• Have broad technical knowledge in a generator’s deployment field within base station environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
• Solid knowledge of OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management & Environmental Protection Act
• Must possess a natural creative ability to explore new technology and use it in an innovative manner to the company’s advantage
• Must be a team player, able to communicate effectively, be goal result orientated.
• Demonstrate value-based behavior, high resilience, show balanced behavior in adverse situations, acceptance of others, cooperativeness and tolerance of stress.
• Optimise the performance of employees.
• Understanding of the SLA’s

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Proactive
• Functional/ Technical skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Oral Communication
• Result Orientated
• People Development
• Planning/Objective Setting
• Personal Impact/ Persuasiveness
• Stress tolerance
• Motivating others
• Problem Analysis
• Team work
• Initiative/ Proactivity
• Decisiveness
• Problem solving
• Listening
• Willingness to take on additional work with a can-do attitude
• Guiding and utilising resources
• Customer Relationship Management
• High level of personal motivation
• Empowering/knowledge sharing
• Approachable
• Well presented
   

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