SKA Mid - Senior Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SKA Mid - Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer is part of the Engineering Operations team and will be responsible for leading a team of engineers/technicians to develop solutions to fulfil requirements at subsystem and system levels. They will be responsible for ensuring the availability and reliability of electrical plants through effective planning, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with standards, procedures, policies, directives and work practices.

POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• B-Tech (coupled with +13 years experience) in electrical engineering or similar equivalent relevant , or
• BSc./B.Eng Degree (coupled with +9 years experience) in electrical engineering or similar equivalent relevant, or
• Masters Degree (coupled with +7 years experience) in electrical engineering or similar equivalent relevant, or
• PhD Degree (coupled with +5 years experience) in electrical engineering or similar equivalent relevant
• AND
• Professional registration with ECSA: must be registered as a professional engineer or technologist.
• Must have or be eligible for Government certificate of competency (GCC).
• Must have or be eligible for PMP professional registration.

• Extensive domain knowledge with a minimum of 8 years practical experience in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of low and medium voltage electrical power distribution systems and renewable energy installations.
• Broad experience with high voltage power systems.
• Broad domain understanding of technologies and methodologies relevant to Radio Astronomy (Antennas/Receivers, Cryogenic cooling systems, control systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems)

• Construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems and renewable energy installations.
• Ability to innovate and perform parallel trade studies towards providing optimal solutions - including compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations.
• Radio infrastructure astronomy projects.
• Make technical and operational decisions independently of higher-level authority based on sound knowledge of organizational processes, directives and guidelines and applicable laws.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely, procedures are adhered to and statutory requirements are complied with (GMR2 requirements)
• Structure and manage a team of engineers, electricians and artisans that will be able to deliver on projects assigned to the engineering division and engage strategically and technically with stakeholders.
• Responsibility and accountable for designs and project delivery
• Facilitation of effective communication and workflow both internally and externally.
• Monitoring and management of project appointed consulting engineers, construction contractors, design engineers or specialists.
• Develop and implement maintenance and operations strategies for Engineering Operations.

• Professional registration: must be registered as a professional engineer or technologist.
• Government certificate of competency: GCC Factories.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources to do this.
• Collaborates with other teams as well as industry colleagues.
• Influence and Communication: Identifies critical stakeholders and influences them via an influential third party, for example through an established network, to gain support for sometimes contentious, proposals / ideas.
• Resource Management/Leadership: Provides leadership that fosters an environment that encourages new ideas and provides support for the development of emerging skills. Creates trust by displaying consistency, understanding, integrity and patience. Plans, seeks, allocates and monitors resources to achieve outcomes.
• Judgement and Problem Solving: Anticipates and manages problems in ambiguous situations. Develops and selects an appropriate course of action and provides for contingencies. Evaluates, interprets and integrates complex bodies of information and draws logical conclusions, synthesises proposals and defends options with reasoned arguments.
• Proactiveness
• Good communicator - verbal and written
• Strong leadership qualities
• Organised and systematic way of working
• Documentation rigour, quality and maintaining configuration
• Adherence to development processes and quality systems
• Planning and time management
• Display problem-solving skills
• Display excellent interpersonal skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strategic thinking

• Proven history of delivering on large electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience in renewable energy projects (PV and BESS).
• Working in a multi-national project environment.
• Development and implementation of maintenance and operational plans.
• Project management.
• Writing technical proposals/documents.
• Developing and implementation of revised or new work methods, designs, policies and processes.
• Ability to lead and work in a diverse team.