Wednesday 20 February 2013

Jobs at Airtel - Energy Manager


Job Title: ENERGY MANAGER

We require:
AN ENERGY MANAGER
Responsible to: Head Network Operations
Job purpose:
ControL and manage the Energy Opex (operational costs) for the network nodes spread out in the country through innovations best practices replication from other operations.
Key result areas
Responsible for monitoring, analysis, and control for the energy cost to achieve the AnnuaL Operation Plan
Obtain business inputs, capex forecast, past trends, efficiency built up and execution plan to achieve the Annual Operation Plan.
Implement the Opco strategic plan and carry out period reviews to monitor performance against the Annual Operation Plan.
Establish and enhance quality of engagement with partner/infra providers (Like Ericsson/NSN) Nokia Siemens etc.
Involve/carry out pilots with partners/infra providers for new innovations to achieve optimized energy cost.
Responsible for cost innovation & best practice replication to optimize energy cost.
Innovate S. implement the energy cost savings features in spread out network elements, e.g. (DG delay features, Auto TRX shutdown feature, Diesel consumption standardization, etc)
Requirement:
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering/ Technology or any related area of study
Minimum 6-7years of versatile experience on Electrical infrastructure like Genets, Batteries, LT Panels, Energy efficiency features , solar panels, electrical product specifications etc. 3-4years with in Telecom or Telecom Tower Company.
An understanding of latest telecom technologies and products to bring cost efficiency best in the class.
Able to operate in a performance driven organization.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Customer focused.
Business & commercial acumen.
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Sets high personal standards and is goal oriented.
Experience: 7

How to apply:
Attach copies of all academic documents.
Soliciting of influence of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants for the Network Management position who do not hear from us within 3 weeks from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Applicants for the Energy Management position who do not hear from us within 1 week from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV’s with a day phone contact, address and an email address to:
The Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Manager, airtel House, Plot 40 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 6771, Kampala. Email: vacancies@ug.airtel.com Closing date: 22nd Feb 2013.