General Manager Operations Ref No: PI012-2013 at Global Talent Network Limited

Position Description:
The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and will oversee the company’s core operations. He/She will be responsible for system maintenance, outage management, system control and procurement. He/She will also be responsible for the following:

•     Redesign and implement a qualified, responsive outage management program including corrective responses.
•     Lead and direct all routine preventative maintenance for the entire region.
•     Assume primary responsibility for the efficient distribution of electricity and grid reliability.
•     Develop an effective organization structure to serve customers across 5 states and 18 regional offices.
•     Manage and maintain technical assets, warehousing and procurement activities.
•     Manage technical capital projects to construct and rebuild aging infrastructure.
•     Develop training, safety and performance standards for the operations organization.
•     Maintain strict compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.
•     Support the corporate strategy to continuously improve performance and efficiency.

Educational Qualification:

•     Bachelors’ degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
•     MBA is an added advantage

Experience:

•     10-15 years post qualification experience in utility or manufacturing environment, with at least 10 years at managerial level

Skills and Competences:

•     Knowledge of power distribution operations and systems.
•     Familiarity with power assets such as substations, transformers and meters.
•     Experience with power systems analysis, fault studies.
•     Understanding of power system construction, communication protocols and technologies.
•     Excellent managerial and communications skills.
•     Utmost integrity, highly motivated to succeed, strong work ethic, attention to details.