• Manage performance levels of the department against set deliverables
• Prepare detailed forward works plans for the electrical department in consultation with the Head of Deliveries
• To control and effectively manage all the divisional section’s operations
• Establish and adjust the resource levels to achieve organizational targets and objectives
• Lead in the recruitment and selection of Electrical operational staff.
• Ensure all plans & processes are in place to enable projects to be completed on time, within budget, as per specifications and policies.
• Making and or approving major operating, engineering & maintenance decisions.
• Anticipate and devise solutions to meet the need in future requirements.
• Evaluate processes & department’s strategic plans & take corrective actions as necessary.
• Identify technological resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
• Maintain and promote safe practices and procedures.
• Lead in the assessment of the training needs of staff and establish a training program.
• Review and recommend the engineer’s estimate for projects for the approval of the Head of Delivery
• Collate and submit monthly board updates for operational & project works relating to the electrical section
• Monitor & provide support and guidance to the operational activities of the electrical department; reviewing systems and processes to accommodate the demanding operational environment
• Review all planned work within the program and provide advice and guidance to the Electrical Programmed Managers to ensure work is coordinated and executed in a logical manner
• Manage, coach, mentor, motivate and lead the staff of the electrical department to develop a supportive self-managed team-based culture whose combined aim is the successful completion of the program of work and employee development.
• Manage matters such as departmental leave scheduling, performance management, manpower rationalization, and employee training needs
• Reviewing and approving the contract scope, tender, and contract documentation for the procurement of professional services and projects
• Audit or peer review and approve as appropriate, concept designs, project estimates, construction & maintenance contract documents, and works monitoring tools against service levels, standards, and value for money
• Monitoring the performance of contracts and initiating remedial actions, as needed, to maintain quality, timeliness, and value for money of deliverables
• Evaluate and approve contract variation and time extension claims and approve capital & maintenance works contract
• Oversee the effectiveness of the utility supply contract
• Ensure stakeholder approval of project completion and handover of works
• Develop a Communication Plan for the approved capital & maintenance works and ensure adequate consultation with affected parties when proposed works are likely to impact them
• Prepare and submit reports to the Board on a variety of matters relating to the delivery of Capital & as well as maintenance works.
• Achieve the organizational vision by establishing clear objectives and empowering the section heads to achieve set deliverables
• Define the work/problem in broad terms empowering the Program Manager to establish objectives and share accountability
• Effectively manage the performance of staff to ensure business objectives and stakeholder requirements are met
• Establish and adjust the resource levels to achieve organizational targets and objectives
• Provide professional and technical advice to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board
• Maintain current knowledge of new and emerging technology to ensure optimal application in the workplace
• Liaise with other Utilities to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Provides input into the preparation of the Annual Plan, and Corporate Plan
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager, Head of Department