Resident Engineer – Electrical

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Together with our client we are hiring an Electrical Resident Engineer in Centurion, Pretoria. As the Electrical Resident Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all electrical engineering works and associated equipment throughout the construction phase, focusing on compliance with design specifications and standards. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, from
providing insight during the conceptual stage of projects to ensuring the execution of construction according to specifications. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including contractors and design offices, is essential to address any design issues and ensure smooth progress on-site.

Key Responsibilities:
• All electrical engineering works and associated equipment throughout the construction phase, ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards
• Providing electrical engineering specific insight at the conceptual stage of projects to allow for accurate budgeting and project planning.
• Inspection and assessment of work streams on the plant and ensuring that construction is done according to specifications.
• Providing feedback to the design office on any design problems and assisting the contractor to resolve problems on site.
• Full capability in understanding
• electrical design of infrastructure related primarily to water and wastewater treatment plants (process plants)
• Full capability in understanding and interpretation of all electrical engineering drawings, including process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Working collaboratively with other engineering disciplines in resolving coordination issues on site.
• Compiling method statements for construction activities
• Attend site meetings.
• To be aware of the chain of custody of documents/drawings.
• Do any ad-hoc office or site duties as assigned by the HOD/ Project Manager.
• Keeping up to date with environmental matters and being aware of policy and developments in this area.
• Presenting technical data or project results to both technical and non-technical Clients and Colleagues.
• Monitoring the progress of project from start to commissioning.
• Ensuring compliance with project programme and all knowledge areas
• Execution of Site Instructions (SI)
• Submitting Requests for Information (RFIs)

Qualifications and Skills:
• Grade 12 / Matric Qualification non-negotiable.
• B Tech (Electrical engineering), Professionally registered with relevant professional bodies as Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with min of 5 years in Water Treatment Works.
• Knowledge of Design standards
• Extremely proficient with Ms. Office and Ms. Projects.
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Redlining of drawings on site.
• Ability be an active and participating team member, able to transfer skills toothers to achieve business objectives in all circumstances
• Be diligent, punctual and have a strong sense of detailing
• Ability to troubleshoot construction issues and propose solutions.
• Problem solver and target driven individual.
• Ability to deliver required results while working in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity

Remuneration:
Market-related

Applications should include a CV and copies of relevant certificates/driver’s license. Only candidates who meet all the requirements stipulated in this advert, will be considered. If you don’t receive feedback from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
To apply please send your CV and supporting documents to with REF: Electrical