Senior Technical Manager

**Job Details**:

- Department Engineering- Minimum experience Mid-Senior- Company primary industry Facilities Services- Job functional area Engineering- Salary R550 000 - R800 000 per annum-
- A well known engineering and facilities management turnkey solutions company based in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Technical manager to implement an effective maintenance system within customer facilities and ensure SLA delivery**KEY REQUIREMENTS**
- Drive timeous execution of effective maintenance strategies i.e. planned, preventative, corrective & emergency maintenance
- Identify maintenance risks on Client’s property & equipment towards evaluation and resolution.
- Be able to manage hands-on the complex medium and low-voltage electrical installations and alternative power systems
- Hands-on experience with alternative power systems, including emergency power generators, static uninterrupted power systems and solar PV plants
- Hands-on experience with diesel fuel installations and management of the systems.
- Be able to manage emergency situations, using hands-on experience and relevant drawings and information
- Implementation of an effective HSE, Quality & Risk Management system in conjunction in accordance with Client needs
- Ensure optimum utilization of available resources in various maintenance works
- Ensure timely delivery and appropriateness of parts & spares for effective maintenance execution
- Continuously monitor & evaluate maintenance work performed by technical staff to ensure quality, cost
- optimization & timely execution as per SLA, work instructions and Client’s instructions
- Identify gaps & deficiencies in services, advise & effect solutions as part of continuous Improvement on FM services rendered
- Manage back-to-back SLA agreements with suppliers and contractors
- Monitor service providers’ (contractors) performance & effect corrective action on any deviations to the SLA
- Assist in the management of technical projects & provide technical support, where applicable
- Proven work experience as an Engineering Manager or similar role
- Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
- Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel
- Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems
- Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously Relevant training and/or certifications as an Engineering Manager
- Explore & recommend innovative methods, based on best practices, in order to bring about cost
- effective solutions
- Manage operations within allocated budget
- Manage technical staff performance and facilitate improvement through regularly monitoring performance & providing required coaching, support and feedback
- Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure
- Ensure adequate staff placement i.e. prepare suitable shift-roster & manage/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees
- Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring & development of technical staff

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE**:

- Grade 12
- Code B Driver’s License
- N6/T4 Diploma (Electrical Heavy Current) B-Tech or Degree in Engineering:Electrical
- N6 - Electrical with experience in HVAC systems will be an added advantage
- Registered as Installation Electrician
- 10 yrs relevant hands-on experience in maintenance engineering
- Knowledge of Soft-service, CRM, Property Management & Financial Management
- Computer Literacy including Microsoft Office packages
- SAP knowledge is a must
- Knowledge of OHS Act, SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2, ISO 9001 QualityManagement, Risk Management Systems
- Apply
- Drive timeous execution of effective maintenance strategies i.e. planned, preventative, corrective & emergency maintenance
- Identify maintenance risks on Client’s property & equipment towards evaluation and resolution.
- Be able to manage hands-on the complex medium and low-voltage electrical installations and alternative power systems
- Hands-on experience with alternative power systems, including emergency power generators, static uninterrupted power systems and solar PV plants
- Hands-on experience with diesel fuel installations and management of the systems.
- Be able to manage emergency situations, using hands-on experience and relevant drawings and information
- Implementation of an effective HSE, Quality & Risk Management system in conjunction in accordance with Client needs
- Ensure optimum utilization of available resources in various maintenance works
- Ensure timely delivery and appropriateness of parts & spares for effective maintenance execution
- Continuously monitor & evaluate maintenance work performed by technical staff to ensure quality, cost
- optimization & timely execution as per SLA, work instructions and Client’s instructions
- Identify gaps & deficiencies i