Telescope Engineering Manager - PretoriaFull job descriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and manage the implementation of the asset care and asset lifecycle management strategy to ensure the telescope andinfrastructure availability.Responsible for all off-site/D-level maintenance of telescope and infrastructure components and subsystems.Provide engineering support to the SKA-MID telescope construction project.Develop and monitor the implementation of the telescope and infrastructure long term maintenance plans.Develop, implement and optimize engineering policies, procedures and processes.Introduction of world class maintenance standards to ensure low cost asset availability and reliability.Develop and implement asset condition monitoring and condition-assessments systems and projects to ensure long term reliability.Drive continuous improvement programmes.Ensure Operational Readiness for new assets in terms of maintainability, spares availability, skilled maintenance and operational personnel and technical support and facilities.Benchmark, source, implement and monitor systems and tools to ensure effective asset lifecycle management and keeping abreast of latest market developments, training and ensuring correct deployment.Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, quality, occupational health and safety and risk management legislation, standardsand best practices.Responsible for the development and management of engineering projects, contracts and service level agreements.Line and performance management of engineering staff.Manage the departmental budget within prescribed parameters.Develop technical skills base by mentoring and training graduate engineers.Key Requirements:Qualification:B-Tech (+9 years' experience) in electronics/electrical/mechanical engineering or similar equivalent relevantBSc. /B.Eng Degree (+8 years experience) in electronics/electrical/mechanical engineering or similar equivalent relevantPhD or Master's Degree (+7 years' experience) in electronics/electrical/mechanical engineering or similar equivalent relevantANDMust be registered or eligible for registration with ECSA as a professional engineer or technologist.Government certificate of competency (GCC) is desirableExperience:B-Tech coupled with 9+ years experience in leading and managing complex engineering and large scale high-technology projects with aproven record of delivery;BSc./BEng Degree coupled with 8+ years experience in leading and managing complex engineering and large scale high-technologyprojects with a proven record of delivery;PhD or Masters Degree coupled with 7+ years experience in leading and managing complex engineering and large scale hightechnologyprojects with a proven record of delivery;ANDBroad domain understanding of technologies and methodologies relevant to Radio Astronomy (Antennas/Receivers, Cryogenic coolingsystems, control systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems)Extensive domain knowledge of at least one of the technologies that is fundamental to Radio Astronomy (Mechanical Structures, DigitalElectronics, Digital Signal Processing, Radio Frequency Electronics, High Performance Computing, and Electrical Power Systems).Job Types: Full-time, PermanentExperience:Electrical Engineering: 10 years (Required)Ability to Commute:Pretoria, Gauteng (Preferred)Ability to Relocate:Pretoria, Gauteng: Relocate before starting work (Required)
