Electrical Engineer – LV Power Systems (Oil & Gas)

NOV; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who will design and develop low voltage electrical systems, including switchboards and motor starters. The role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines and requires a strong understanding of electrical system design and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience in the field. A commitment to safety and quality is essential, along with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Good Work-Life Balance

Dynamic Team Environment

Global Expertise at Your Fingertips

International Collaboration

Qualifications

• Preferred 5 years of experience designing LV MCCs, LV Switchboards, LV DBs.
• Relevant experience in electrical power system, protection, earthing, and bonding.
• Practical experience with FATs or commissioning of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and validate electrical distribution equipment.
• Perform power cable calculations, cable sizing, and busbar sizing.
• Ensure electrical scope and content is defined during initial design processes.
• Provide technical support during testing.

Skills

LV system design (switchboards, MCCs, transformers, UPS)

Motor starter design: DOL, VSDs, soft starters, star–delta

Cable and busbar sizing per industry standards

Knowledge of protection devices: CTs, VTs, ACBs, MCCBs, relays

Industrial protocols: Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet

Electrical drawings and schematics (AutoCAD preferred)

Earthing, and bonding design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Job description

A leading oil and gas company is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who will design and develop low voltage electrical systems, including switchboards and motor starters. The role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines and requires a strong understanding of electrical system design and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience in the field. A commitment to safety and quality is essential, along with strong analytical skills.