Manager, Mechanical & Electrical Planning at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job: IRC4352

Job Summary

• Supervise planning activities and facilitate the deployment of all mechanical and electrical systems at all MSC, BSC, BTS/transmission sites and all satellite earth stations, including the support and space planning.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Plan and ensure implementation of established internal processes using best practice standards to ensure a stable and highly available systems platform for an optimal operating environment.
• Provide planning procedures to aid end to end Mechanical, power and space planning across the network.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the optimal and efficient power technology.
• Continuously review the unit/ team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Identify required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit/ function's strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholder.

Operational:

• Co-ordinate complex site surveys to develop installation design plans, including preparation of power system device evaluation, protective device co-ordination and arc flash studies
• Supervise update of technical documentation and drawings pertaining to site upgrades.
• Supervise preparation of drawings on specific types of equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation.
• Co-ordinate regular audit of M & E installations for BTS, BSC MGW and data centres.
• Produce and monitor a proactive planning and implementation cycle on all power and cooling systems (generators, amplifiers, air conditioners, stabilizers, station batteries, rectifiers etc.) at EMTS BTS/Transmission sites.
• Coordinate power systems and space Design/planning procedures, of all power, lighting, and cooling systems at EMTSMSC, BSC, BTS/Transmission sites.
• Ensure the optimal performance of all cooling and power systems on installations in all regions.
• Space management at all Data Centre and MGW locations.
• Coordinate OEM/vendors to ensure proper design and selection of all power sources and equipment at MSC, BSCBTS/Transmission sites:
  • A.C. power sources (PHCN, Generators, and alternative power sources e.g. Solar Power, Micro Turbines, LPG Generators)
  • D.C. power sources (Rectifiers, DC/DC converters and batteries)
  • Earthing systems, surge suppression and lightning protection systems
  • UPS systems
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Diesel tanks, water separators and fuel supply lines.
• Manage relationships with both local and international power system providers.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure agreed SLAs are achieved.
• Conduct continuous search for alternative, cost effective sources of power, e.g. gas-powered turbines, solar panels etc.
• Ensure spare power capacity is available for planned works and future installations on the network.
• Execute work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Technical Officer

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering   
• Postgraduate degree/relevant professional qualification
• Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least one year in a managerial position.

Knowledge:

• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• High Voltage Systems Engineering
• Technology Management
• Data Centre Management

Skills:

• Delegation/ Supervisory
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism/ Integrity
• Behaviour
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus