Engineer O & M Support

 

Recruiter:

Michael Page

Job Ref:

JN -032021-2178697_1..

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

ZAR800000 - ZAR900000 - Negotiable


SUMMARY:
A global player in the Solar industry is looking for electrical engineers to manage facilities that support power generation.

POSITION INFO:

To assist and support the Engineering Team in investigation and implementation of solutions to resolve all technical matters related to operations and performance of the operational plants. The Engineer O & M Support will be performing an extremely hands on role that focuses on preventative maintenance ensuring operational efficiency''s as well as report and investigations writing.

Client Details

A global player in the renewable energies space, They have a strong focus on Solar energy in the Western Cape and are expanding their reach and name. The

Description

Operating System

  • Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system (procedures)
  • Provide input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system (procedures)
  • Write, review or update of operational procedures and guidelines as required

Support to the structuring phase of projects

  • Support the Senior Engineer to establish and update on a continuous base the O&M Functional Requirements
  • Support the Senior Engineer in review designs and requirements related to O&M
  • Ensure technical considerations, in detailed engineering, are aligned with lesson learned
  • Support other departments with matters relating to O&M, with specific focus on technical requirements and
  • Ensure best design practice is followed to minimise operating costs (lessons learnt implemented)

Support to projects in close out phase

  • Conduct pre-Technical Taking Over site inspections / assessments
  • Support on-site O&M personnel during pre-Technical Taking Over period to identify potential technical issues
  • Conduct post Technical Taking Over site inspections / assessments
  • Support in review of relevant technical documentation to ensure full TTO deliverables and technical

Support to Power Production

  • Maintain the technical lesson learned data base and perform analysis from time to time
  • Assist in Root Cause analyses and investigations into operational and technical issues identified on site
  • Support O&M with all related queries, concerns, HSE and emergency situations
  • Conduct site visits to investigate problems or implement system/solutions to resolve faults or problems.
  • Assistance with any technical matters as arising from interaction with O&M Support Project Management
  • Run internal projects for optimisation, monitoring or others to improve plant performance
  • Support O&M analytics in providing technical support to Plant Health Assessments on a regular basis

Support in spare part management

  • Support the Senior Project Manager and Senior Engineer in establishing the spare parts list in alignment with EPC and O&M contract and budget requirements.
  • Develop and/or refine on site spare parts management processes and storage requirements

Profile

EDUCATION:

Min:

  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, Electro-Mechanical)
  • An excellent knowledge of MS Office and IT

Preference:

  • Further Study in Renewable Energy (Post Graduate etc.)

Work Experience:

Min:

  • 4+ years electrical / electro mechanical engineering experience
  • Project environment experience
  • Design experience
  • Maintenance & Utilities experience

Ideal:

  • Experience in High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
  • Previous Renewable energy project experience
  • Root Cause analysis (Strong report writing skills)

Job Offer

  • Competitive Salary + Benefits
  • Opportunity to work for a global player in the renewable energies space in Cape Town and surrounding regions


 

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