Principal & Senior Electrical Engineers

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002166/JHD

Date posted:

Friday, March 3, 2023

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Recruiting for a Principal & Senior Electrical Engineers with experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sectors of the industry to provide support to our client in the execution of projects. Base locations are Sasolburg and Waterfall City.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Review and approve projects schedules on assigned projects with the Project Engineer to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic.
Responsible for the design and approval of all electrical work on assigned projects.
Responsible for preparation and approval of project related standards on assigned projects.
Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used on assigned projects meet the Client’s requirements and / or those issued.
Prepare and approve general notes requisitions for electrical equipment on assigned projects
Assists the designers with the preparation of electrical drawings on assigned projects.
Review and approve all electrical drawings and check design quality and technical accuracy on assigned projects.
Set up and maintain electrical databases on assigned projects.
Specify and prepare material requisitions for electrical equipment on assigned projects.
Prepare technical bid evaluations for electrical equipment on assigned projects.
Review and approve supplier documents for electrical work on assigned projects.
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s) and Sites Acceptance Tests (SAT’s) for electrical equipment (or equipment with significant electrical content) on assigned projects.
Supports the Construction Department in the preparation and review of Construction Contracts, selection of bidders, evaluation of tenders and the attending of site meetings as may be required.
Review in conjunction with Procurement Department all claims on assigned projects by suppliers for an increase in the engineering scope of work.
Notify the Project Engineer of all deficiencies in the flow of data on assigned projects or other basic information required for execution of work.
Provide information where necessary to estimate the cost of contract changes on assigned projects. Alert the project Engineer / project Manager to circumstances considered to be subject to contract change.
Provide progress report information on assigned projects, at the required frequency and with the required content, to the project Engineer.
Follow up electrical construction work on assigned projects on project sites to ensure correct interpretation of designs regarding installation.
Advise the Chief Electrical Engineer of any slippages / deviations and their causes and proposed corrective action.
Advise the Chief Electrical Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
Keep informed, by all possible means, of relevant technical developments in electrical industries.
Suggest ways to improve efficiency, costs and service in the execution of projects.
Assist where necessary in the compilation of operating manuals and mechanical catalogues.
Keep Chief Electrical Engineer informed as to progress of assigned engineers and their potential for accepting increased responsibility.
Advise the Chief Electrical Engineer of possible fields for technical investigations and computer programs. Carry out technical investigations, including development of computer programs and, produce technical reports as and when required.
Advise the Chief Electrical Engineer of deficiencies and possible improvements to the established design methods, standards and data. Accept responsibility as requested for development and maintenance of expertise in specific areas of technology.
Assist when required in preparation of proposals.
Prepare, review and approve all contract requisitions.
Co-ordinate with Procurement and Contract Departments to ensure certified drawings are available in time to meet the engineering schedules.
Make recommendations to Chief Electrical Engineer on methods of improving company’s competitive position from a technical standpoint.
Ensure that engineering activities are executed within budgeted manhours and approved schedules in compliance with project procedures, standards and specifications and in accordance with procedures and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of S.A
Provide electrical engineering support to the other engineering disciplines and to the construction department.
Perform technical audits on the electrical aspects of projects for which he/she is not directly responsible
Attend discipline specific and general training courses where required
Perform such duties as many reasonably are assigned by the Chief Electrical Engineer.

Qualifications:

BSc / BEng / BTech, N.Dip Electrical Engineering Power
12 Years minimum experience

Desirable:

Qualification in Project Management

Personal attributes:

Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Low, Medium and High Voltage switchgear
Protection settings and Electrical calculations
Hazardous Areas
Must be resident in Secunda
Must have previous engineering contractor (EC) experience
Must have previous Sasol experience

Desirable:

Electrical Construction experience
Smart Plant Electrical software
E-Tap software

Personal Qualities

Initiative - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
Interpersonal Communications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
Problem Solving - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
Planning, Organising & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities.

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