Utilities Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Talent Evolution Full time

Responsibilities:

Works with the Operations Managers at the managed properties to implement programmes and projects aimed at achieving departmental & Pareto mission and long-term objectives.

Assists in the overall planning, organisation and management of all aspects of utility management, including general administration, budgeting, planning, and policy development.

Provides input on municipal services expenses and recoveries during the centre budget preparations.
Ensures that utility (Energy/waters) consumption and costs are effectively and efficiently managed.
To prepare and deliver monthly utilities, capital expenditure & sustainability reports or as required.
Provides inputs during the preparation of plans and specifications, engineering studies, cost estimates, and material procurement.
Attends meetings, conducts research, compiles information, completes special projects and generates reports on utilities management.
Acts as the organisations champion and representative on energy management and sustainability initiatives.
Ensures compliance with legal regulations. Completes regular equipment inspections and updates monthly reports as appropriate. Ensures that necessary tenant installation criteria are effectively implemented in the operations department.

Monitors that the BMS systems at the managed centres are operational and reports faulty equipment to centre management and a service provider.

Liaises with BMS services providers to enhance and implement the necessary changes to the system.

Keeps abreast of developments in the field, new administrative techniques, legislative issues and other current events through continued education and professional growth.

Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
Periodically reviews the performance of contractors to ensure all standards are being met and reports the non-performance.
Works with the Operations Manager to establish and implement well-defined energy savings and contingency plans and procedures. Responds to utility queries as necessary.
Ensures that all maintenance agreements are current and have SLA in place.
Ensures that utility billing discrepancies are promptly tracked and resolved.
With the operational teams ensure that all utilities are optimized to deliver the required environmental performance ratios.
Ensures that utilities management within the portfolio is cost-effective, efficient, and within the approved budget.

Responsible for the analysis of municipal accounts which include electricity, water, sewerage, gas, refuse, and municipal Rates and Taxes to ensure the accuracy of utility bills.

To familiarize with various tariff structures such as load profile, maximum demand, time of use, and seasonal changes in tariffs.

To negotiate with the relevant authorities or any other parties to resolve disputes relating to incorrect billings, tariffs, and specific problems.

Conduct building audits to ensure the accuracy of the as-built single line diagram of the water, gas, and electricity services network in the building.


Qualifications:
MatricRelated certificate in Facilities or Utilities ManagementDiploma or Degree in Engineering. (advantageous)

Green Building Certificates (advantageous)Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in the related field

Skills & Abilities:
HVAC experience, particularly with large, chilled water plant.
Experience with control systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Windows.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation.
Basic electrical knowledge.
The ability to determine whether a value displayed from an instrument connected to the system is anomalous.
Knowledge of networks.
The knowledge and ability to receive Niagara training in order to modify the BMS display or generate additional reports.
Green Building interventions (certifications, solar installations etc)Sustainability performance ratiosSmart and intelligent BMS for FMShould you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful
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