PRINCIPAL C&I ENGINEER

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Lead major, minor and miscellaneous projects in the C&I Engineering function and/or managing professional C&I Engineering work involving considerable independence in approach, demanding considerable degree of originality, ingenuity and judgement, and knowledge of more than one field of, or expertise in a particular field of professional C&I Engineering.
• The Principal C&I Engineer is responsible for the progress and quality of assigned tasks within the C&I Engineering discipline, including the supervision of C&I Engineers and Junior C&I Engineers.
• Carry out all C&I engineering and design work in accordance with agreed codes and practices that meets all requirements of the contract.Also, to ensure all work is carried out within agreed schedules, budgets and procedures in a safe and sustainable manner.
• The Principal C&I Engineer is responsible to conduct work independently and in accordance with the Companies requirements set out in the RSA Technical Stewardship Standard (TSS) and demonstrate and exhibit a very high level of technical competence in the C&I engineering field, as well as technical co-ordination, planning, estimating and technical leadership

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
The minimum educational, qualifications and experience that are required to perform the job
competently:

1. Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum BEng, BSc or BTech in related field or applicable discipline, typically Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience if allowed by law.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.

2. Experience:

• Minimum 12 years (BTech/BEng/BSc) or 10 years (MSc) of applicable postqualification experience.
• Experience in the Mining, Minerals and Chemicals, Hydrocarbons, Power and Public Infrastructure industries essential, across operations, design and project execution roles.

3. Personal Qualities
Focus and belief that Zero Harm is achievable
Action Orientation
Building Effective Business Relationships
Commitment
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Integrity and Trust
Analytical
Performs under pressure
Meet deadlines
Technical and Functional Leadership

JOB PROFILE

• Expert understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge
• Communication, particularly relationship management and negotiation.
• Participative leader, capable of leveraging the input and experience of the broader
• team to analyse options and then make decisions as necessary.
• Planning and organising, with strong project management skills.
• Well developed and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a matrix structure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Will be required to visit Customer sites, Supplier offices / workshops as well as
• construction sites.
• Will be required to conduct inspections at Supplier workshops, as well as conduct inspections on constructions sites.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE JOB:

• May be required to travelling internationally to their other offices, Customer and / or Supplier sites.