PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
These may vary in both size, technical scope and complexity. Projects will include but are not limited to:
Large custom client deployments, ranging from colocation deployments to entire DC hall deployments.
Assist the site Project Manager on site with all projects related tasks
Responsible for the safe switching, energization, de-energization, LOTO (lock out, tag out) and access into live/energized rooms during construction and fit-out
Active participation in both the inspection and approval for any energization, as well as enforcement of the rules and regulations, inclusive of national regulations, Teraco procedures and locally developed site procedures pertaining to electricity on the construction site
The role will carry legal responsibility and a GMR 2.7 appointment in terms of the OHS act & regulations
OBJECTIVES
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
The Energy Marshall will be required to:
Compile and maintain the necessary local site-specific energization, switching and LOTO procedures to ensure safe switching and energization. These should be informed by existing Teraco procedures and take the following into consideration:
PPE and risk based on the Arc Flash studies
Effective communication of energization
Effective signage to inform of energized equipment and rooms
Effective control of LOTO keys and mechanisms
Control of access into energized rooms and areas
Effective record keeping
Ensure that a process is in place that verifies qualifications, training, and PPE of personnel performing electrical work, and that these are regularly audited.
Ensure that the necessary legal compliance with regards to Earthing certificates, COC's etc.
Formulate and implement safe isolation and LOTO for all electrical work on the site
In order to achieve the objectives, the Energy Marshall must:
Assess and inform himself of all the electrical design/arc flash studies – and raise any RFI's/queries or issues on the BIM360 or similar portal should there be any concerns.
Inform himself of the overall project plan and timelines and provide input to Project Managers regarding HRA Electrical activities and timelines.
Establish an open and professional relationship with the Project Managers, Professional team, Commissioning Team, Safety Team, Electrical Contractors & OEM's. The role will require that the Energy Marshal is able to balance the often-competing requirements for completing work safely and at pace. In many instances this will require the Energy Marshal to actively facilitate the formulation of RAMS with the Contractors and Safety Teams, which are both safe and practical, with consideration to the plan and the disruption of other works that may be in process or affected by outages.
Apply the necessary due diligence in terms of physical inspections and verification that work is complete to the required standard before energization.
Ensure compliance with the BIM 360 checklist processes for energization.
Assess and guide all RAMS and Method statements relative to any electrical work on the site and approve prior to work commencing.
Over-inspect and raise issues on BIM 360 relative to safety and quality.
Ensure legal compliance documentation pertaining to the build and fit out are being submitted timeously by the contractor, checked by the professional team – and uploaded to the requisite portals – and flag concerns to the GMR2.1.
Report to the responsible GMR 2.1 on all matters related to this section.
The Assistant Project Manager will be required to:
Act pro-actively taking the lead on delegated tasks:
Review of non-technical method statements
Supervising work in live areas
H&S Site Observations
Project Task Execution
DAB's meeting attendance and participation
Change Control logging
Quotations and purchase order tracking
Site Cleaning coordination
Site Painting coordination
Post IST Snag Coordination
Assist in the logistics process and rigging procedures
QC Inspections and escalations to site Project Manager
Review and understand client standards and requirements, and ensure the project deliverables are delivered in compliance with these;
Facilitate handovers to Operations and Infrastructure Departments.
Establish good working relationships with all stakeholders;
Work with the suppliers/Subcontractors to establish integrated project plans and ensure the suppliers/sub-contractors meet the agreed project quality and project timelines.
Identify project risks and work with internal and external stakeholders in mitigating the project risks;
Assist with project meetings with clients, document decisions and agreed actions.
Assist with project documentation, including Microsoft Project schedules, Risk Register, Project Minutes/Action plans/Email trails;
Retain a document repository for the project, based on the project scope and risk;
Establish and communicate the overall budget and timescales for projects;
Procurement administration.
Manage documentation as per the Teraco process (Autodesk and SharePoint).
SKILLS REQUIREMENT
Good written and verbal communication skills
Active listening — ability to understand requirements
Proactive problem solver
Ability to work independently & a positive team player
Self-motivated, self-confident and self-driven
High level of energy
Ability to multi-task
High attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
Responsible for continued learning and self-development
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Data Centre Certified Profession / Practitioner would be advantageous
Competent Electrical artisan (Red Seal)
Minimum of N5 (pref an N6) or Diploma or Btech
Preferable OHVRS theory completed and/or competent MV experience
Fair understanding related most of the following but not limited to:
Environmental monitoring
Generator deployment
UPS
LV/MLV
Fire systems
Cooling systems
Biometric and CCTV Security Solutions
Networking and switching
Experience in Integrated System Test
Microsoft Project experience
Project Management qualification/experience
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