Senior Technician Secondary Plant (SCADA)

Area of specialization (Protection): To ensure that the secondary plant is operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner in order that a continuity of supply is sustained or enhanced and that regional and organisational objectives are met.

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioural:

Professionalism

Honesty

Integrity

Leadership:

Coaching

Mentoring

Team player

Developing

Knowledge:

Investigation procedures

Knowledge of Eskom’s procedures and standards

Knowledge of Eskom’s business and financial procedures

Knowledge of statutory/legislative requirements

Knowledge of network, plant and equipment

Basic understanding of Secondary Plant System

Skills:

Communication

Computer/Operational Technology (OT) skills

Technical Knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal relations

Attributes:

Can work under pressure

• Planned maintenance
• Audits
• Commissioning
• Breakdown maintenance
• Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement/Fault Investigations
• Administration
• Safety and risk management