Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer (Pr.Eng)

SUMMARY:
Power Transformers is a leader in the transformer manufacturing industry, dedicated to delivering top-quality, energy-efficient solutions to our clients. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence, we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

POSITION INFO:

About the Position

Reporting to the Director: Production, the primary responsibilities will be to analyse and optimise manufacturing and industrial processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This includes process designing, troubleshooting, process optimisation, process analysis, process documentation, quality control, project management, process automation and quality assurance. The successful candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement process improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall success of our organisation.

The tasks will include but is not limited to:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Evaluate short comings and areas for development in technical team and make recommendations to improve
• Check and verify installation designs and installation methods, fault levels & equipment specifications for projects when required
• Assist with designs where required
• Ensure that all designs incorporate the appropriate safety standards and that all activities comply with company and statutory procedures
• Research of new technologies, materials & processes relevant to our business
  • Technically conversant with all aspects of a problem/solution to supervise and/or co-ordinate technical investigations by internal parties
  • Customer liaison, MV project design, proposals and sign-off

• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality assurance teams to develop & implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions

• Assist with MV & LV projects
• Assist with generator projects
• Participate in PV and battery storage projects
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative measures
• Determines project specifications by studying _product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Compile and maintain project plans using (MS Project & GANT Charts
• Responsible for staff management and development

Educational requirements & experience

• BSc Eng or B Eng (Electrical)
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantage
• MV design experience
• 5 - 8 years in a senior capacity in manufacturing, design and projects environment

Specific Work experience

• Electrical Fault Level Calculations
• Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Protection Systems and calculations
• Grounding system design and calculations
• Electrical equipment knowledge and experience in LV and MV installations i.e. transformers, switchgear and related equipment.
• Understanding of distribution transformer design including requirements for Solar, Wind and Convertor type units.
• Understanding of harmonics in an electrical network, mitigation and analysis
• Knowledge of SABS 10142 (Parts 1&2) – wiring of premises
• Investigate & analysis of functionality issues on site – the earth fault tripping of RD3 earth fault relay on PV systems
• Design and/or project knowledge of dry type Minisub (cast resin)
• Design and implement of new technology e.g. expansion on transformer protection panel – duplication of HMI display on cell phone, PC or tablet

Key competence & Generic skills

• Proficient communication skills – written & oral
• Excellent customer liaison skills
• Exemplary attention to detail & precision
• Self-mo0tivated& dedicated to achieve results
• Proficient at both individual & collaborative teamwork
• Effective time management abilities
• At least 5 years of managerial experience in similar work environment – proven record of ability to lead effectively & achieving results
• Proven planning and leadership skills
• Computer literate
• Strong technical analytical skills
• Proven competence in process modelling & simulation software
• Ability to work under pressure
• Prove project management and implementation abilities (e.g. PV projects)
• Firm understanding of LV and MV generator synchronization projects