Power Engineer

Location Claremont
Discipline: Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Martinette Bouwer

Contact email: martinette@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 35405
Published: 11 days ago

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Overview

We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide expert technical support to staff based onsite at various operational assets within our client's portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Shared Services team

  • Provide technical support to operating assets

  • Change management

  • Project Management & Engineering

  • Business Development Support

  • Grid Code Compliance Support

  • Any other duties, as assigned by the Engineering Manager

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years’ experience in design and/or maintenance and/or operation of power systems

  • B.Sc. Eng/B.Eng. in Electro-mechanical, Mechatronics engineering or NQF equivalent

  • Working towards ECSA professional registration

  • Knowledge of primary and secondary plant testing

  • Formal training and/or significant proven experience in project management

  • Experience in running an engineering change control system

  • Experience in Microsoft Project Server or similar project management system would be an advantage

  • Experience in electrical safety training including Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)

  • Experience in implementing NFPA 70E and/or IEEE 1584 standards

  • Demonstrated experience in LV, MV and HV electrical systems

  • Experience in wind and photovoltaic plants would be an advantage

  • Technical expertise and experience in Root Cause Analysis and risk management

  • A valid light vehicle driver’s license is required

Day-to-day

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support, driving engineering-focused improvement initiatives, managing the engineering change control system, leading or assisting in project management/execution, and providing expert input to the Development Engineering team for new renewable facilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Health and wellness benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment

If you meet the above qualifications and are looking to join a dynamic team, please submit your application for consideration.