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• Development of an Asset Management culture in Umeme that informs
  asset decisions from asset commissioning, Operation to retirement.
• Contribute to Departmental strategy development by providing
  leadership in the planning and budgeting processes.
• Provide Leadership in the daily Umeme network / grid operations
  aimed at correcting faults, power outages, systems breakdown and power
  restorations to consumers to drive company revenue generation.
• Plan and provide leadership in driving technical loss reduction
  initiatives within Network operations and their execution through power
  system investment priotisatization and maintenance works.
• Provide leadership in the development and execution of the Company
  wide Network assets maintenance plans to improve asset performance and
  ensure asset longevity and reliable power supply to customers.
• Consolidate and prioritize company wide Network and Power systems
  improvement initiatives to inform systems investments aimed at creating an
  efficient distribution grid.
• Drive the implementation of all Umeme Network operations safety and
  environment protection initiatives to protect network assets, staff and
  general public.
• Enforce and ensure adherence to system operating protocols and
  regulation in network operations to drive safe operating practice.
• Drive network operations automation through adoption of new
  technologies and work practices to improve work efficiencies and network
  performance.
• Manage the performance and development of subordinate staff.

• The ideal candidate for the Umeme Network Services Manager job
  vacancy must hold an honors degree in Electrical engineering from a
  recognized higher institution of learning.
• A postgraduate qualification in management is desirable.
• At least eight (8) years post qualification experience in electrical
  power engineering (5) of which should have been in at a managerial level.
• Extensive experience in Electrical Network/ grid operations and
  organizational business roles.
• Relevant experience with distribution / grid technologies including
  smart technologies Experience in Asset development and implementation of
  ISO55000
• Understanding of IT systems and Enterprise Architecture supporting
  business (distribution, customer care, GNIS, finance, security,
  regulatory/compliance)
• Strong collaborative and consensus building skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with Customers and stakeholders
• High tolerance for periods of extreme pressure.

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