Commissioning Engineer

Research-Square; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy solutions provider is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer / Installation Manager to aid in the sustainable energy sector. Relocation to the Netherlands is required, alongside a permanent contract and extensive support package including a knowledge migrant visa, relocation assistance, and a robust benefits program. Candidates must be Red Seal Certified Electricians with experience in complex MV/HV systems and are expected to be fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Benefits

38 days of leave

Flexible working hours

Company car

Training & Development program

Qualifications

• Must be a Red Seal Certified Electrician.
• Strong background with complex MV/HV electrical systems.
• Willingness to take courses and obtain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage test conditions and create test plans.
• Communicate with vendors to manage technical interfaces.
• Lead and assess factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).

Skills

Red Seal Certified Electrician

Operating regulations for HV system certification

Complex MV/HV electrical systems experience

Fluent in Afrikaans

Knowledge of renewable energy systems

Willingness to learn Dutch

Job description

Commissioning Engineer / Installation Manager (Senior Profile)

Note: this position requires relocation to the Netherlands!

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will work on projects that enable the energy supply of the future. They are involved in the generation of sustainable energy, public transport and the expansion of networks for regional grid operators. It is an ambitious team that operates nationwide.

What will you do as a Commissioning Engineer / Installation Manager?

• Responsible for quality/process (verification and Validation);
• Responsible for test management incl making test management plan and test reports.
• Communicate with third parties as venders to manage the technical interface
• Manage the interface with Industrial Automation (PLC/SCADA)
• Coldwire testing
• Functional testing
• Adjust and check protection systems
• Be aware of all the regulations (NEN/ICE etc)
• Lead and assess FAT, SAT and SIT
• Responsible for as-built
• Knowledge about HV systems
• Height safety awareness.
• 60% it is on site. For the other 40% it is in the office (preparing, (de)briefing, admin etc).
• Site can be anywhere in The Netherlands depending on the project. So commute time varies from 0,5h to 2,5h depending on the location.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Red Seal Certified Electrician
• ORHVS: Operating regulations for HV system certification
• Switching and protection practical experience
• Vast experience in commissioning, work manager or a similar role.
• Strong background working with complex MV/HV electrical systems.
• Experience with complex electrical installations and knowledge of high-voltage installations including switchgears.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, and eager to learn Dutch.
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems like BESS is a plus
• Knowledge of automation systems is a plus.
• Willingness to take courses and obtain certificates.
• Must be fluent Afrikaans.

Package

• Permanent contract incl. a knowledge migrant visa immediately valid for 5 years;
• Relocation package: (family) visa, relocation budget, housing assistance, airport pick-up, banking and insurances, social registration, 30% tax benefit application;
• Additional benefits: 38 days of leave, a holiday allowance (13th month), pension scheme, flexible working hours, company car.
• Training & Development program: Dutch language courses up to B1, workshops, integration tools and vitality package;
• R² Social Events: from social workshops, team activities to culinary evenings for employee and family;
• Relocation bonus as per PDP