Network Engineer

Department: Operations Department

Location: Western Cape

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Job Summary: Work independently and supervise contractors and teams working at heights on different client sites within Africa. Responsible for controlling the projects within the allocated project timeframes, specifications and ensure teams comply with both quality and safety standards and regulations. Responsible for erection, maintenance on masts and assisting with instrument installations.

Educational & Knowledge Requirements:

Valid driver s License Code 08

Minimum of 2 years in the construction industry with experience of supervising construction-related projects

Willing to work away from home for extended periods

Pre-employment Medically fit certificate to work at heights and extreme weather conditions

N3 Technical/Mechanical Qualification, or similar that shows an understanding of other disciplines like, mechanical, technical instrumentation or electronics from a construction perspective

Intermediate level in MS Office

Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Construction Regulations

Requirements

Personal Attributes:

Trustworthy

Reliable

Dependable

Self-Motivated

Structured and organized

Disciplined

Fair

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work independently and self-driven

Ability to review technical drawings and interpret their specifications.

Ability to work with hand tools, materials and techniques relevant to the construction trade and conduct physical labor.

Excellent in Oral & Written communication skills (English preferable).

Ability to identify and resolve potential risks in a project environment, in a processed manner consistent with company policies

Good organizational skills, attentive to details and task orientated outcomes. Able to take a collaborative approach to tasks.

Ability to multi-task and perform tasks timeously and with a high degree of accuracy.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with good influence and negotiation skills.

Has leadership skills, able to motivate teams and subordinates to work during tough conditions, including conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Ability to identify potential project risks and apply problem-solving methodologies by thinking outside the box to find solutions to within the work environment.

Advantages:

Certificate in Civil Engineering

Certificate in Electronics

Lattice or Tower Mast erection experience

Rope Access Technician (Level 1) / Working @ Heights Certificate

Core Functions:

Inspects work in progress to ensure conformity with QA/QC specifications and requirements, Industry Codes, Standards and Procedures, client requirements and provide technical incite on the subject matter.

Provide technical support within Obelisk by advising the resource needs, procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specific times in order to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.

Supervise and conduct works scopes, such as site surveys, inspections, maintenance, installations and decommissioning of met masts and various additional works in accordance with relevant client requirements and technical specifications, within a high level of quality.

Submit all supporting project documentation within the expected timelines as set out by company policies and client requests.

Ensure accurate, timely recording and delivery of a collection of work progress and reports at a high level of quality, during daily progress reports, work reports and

Report on updates on the project developments to the Project Manager and escalate delays and critical issues as prescribed by company policy.

Work with Project Managers by coordinating and planning projects according to customer requirements, to achieve project outcomes and deadlines.

Obtain required stakeholder approvals as required to manage the project progression and complete allocated tasks, escalate delays and critical risks as prescribed.

Control and maintain tools, equipment and required resources allocated to your projects, in line with company policies and procedures, while controlling project costs and expenses.

Control and coordinate teams, to compete for work scopes on various construction sites within the required deadlines, by sustaining work efficiency and productivity of the teams until project completion.

Ensure that all construction activities within the designated areas are well planned, coordinated while utilizing all available resources in coordination with Project Managers in directing and supervising all involved site personnel and subcontractors.

Monitor and control team s work quality and effectiveness in and around work scopes and provide feedback to management.

Control, analysis and report on all safety aspects on the project and provide written reports on any discrepancies therewith.

Complies with the highest level of quality, health, safety and environmental standards during all stages of project execution and pro active with safety groups and subcontractors to promote safe and hazardous free work within the designated area.