Key responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of annual business plans and strategic agendas for RSUC Technical Services
• Develop strategic plans and functional roadmaps for wet utilities distribution initiatives aligned with organizational goals
• Ensure strategy is translated into operational plans and monitor performance against functional objectives
• Provide direction to wet utilities distribution networks teams and foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Manage design, construction, testing, and commissioning teams
• Manage preparation of employer requirements, tender documents, and functional specifications for advisors, consultants, contractors, and PPP entities
• Lead assessment of technical bids and selection of engineering consultants, advisors, independent engineers, contractors, and PPP entities
• Manage engineering design and development of wet utility transmission and distribution networks and waste collection systems
• Develop detailed delivery schedules covering design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Review project designs and validate technical details, materials, and cost planning inputs
• Ensure relevant authority permits are obtained before finalizing wet utilities plans and commencing construction
• Monitor engineering and construction progress to ensure compliance with approved plans and contracts
• Assist in resolving critical issues during design and construction, including claim verification
• Oversee commissioning and testing processes including 3rd party testing, startup, trial runs, performance, reliability, and capacity tests
• Ensure all engineering and technical documentation, reports, drawings, and O&M plans are obtained
• Manage review of technical advisor and independent engineer reports and submittals
• Provide technical support to internal RSUC functions including operations, metering, and new developments
• Review project progress with cost and planning teams to control budget, quality, and schedule
• Manage consultant and subconsultant relationships and oversee quality of work
• Identify, assess, and mitigate wet utility project risks and develop preventative measures
• Contribute to functional budget preparation and monitor financial performance
• Prepare accurate reports and statements to meet corporate and functional requirements
• Manage activities of wet utility technical services teams and ensure efficient execution
• Set team priorities, manage performance, provide coaching, and ensure alignment with RSUC and RSG values
• Identify training needs and provide development opportunities for team members
• Develop and enforce corporate policies, procedures, and standard operating processes
• Ensure timely preparation of MIS statements and reports
• Identify risk areas and develop mitigation measures in line with ERM policy
• Report key business risks regularly to management
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental policies and integrate regulatory requirements
• Implement and enforce processes ensuring compliance of systems and infrastructure with regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for systems, processes, and utility distribution practices
• Implement advanced technologies to enhance utility reliability and efficiency