Electrical Engineering

Mindworx Consulting and Academy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindworx Consulting and Academy in Cape Town seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to drive site supervision, power distribution, and energization across major petroleum terminal facilities.

The role covers high-hazard substations, HV/LV switchgear, Ex equipment, and end-to-end commissioning from installation to energization, requiring strong IEC/IEEE, NFPA, API, and SANS standards knowledge and a proven EPC project background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8–12 years of experience in oil & gas, terminal, refinery, or petrochemical environments.
• Deep knowledge of substations, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs and distribution boards.
• Experience with site testing, pre-commissioning, protection relay testing, and energization.

Responsibilities

• Direct field inspection, switchgear inspection and energization alongside operations.
• Audit contractor method statements, single-line diagrams (SLDs) and ITPs to ensure conformance.
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical power, I&C, mechanical rotating equipment and civil assets.

Skills

Oil & Gas Experience

HV/LV Infrastructure

Safety Standards

Project Leadership

Client Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ready to power critical energy infrastructure and take the lead on high-voltage, complex industrial projects? We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to drive site supervision, power distribution, and energization across major petroleum terminal facilities.

You will oversee everything from high-hazard substations and MV/LV switchgear to hazardous area Ex equipment—ensuring flawless execution from initial installation through to site energization and commissioning.

The Tech Stack Deep-Dive

Core Technical Competencies (Must-Haves):

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8–12 years of experience in oil & gas, terminal, refinery, or petrochemical environments.
• Power & HV/LV Infrastructure: Substations, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, distribution boards, UPS systems, DC systems, and emergency generators.
• Site Testing & Pre-Commissioning: Insulation resistance, protection relay testing, transformer checks, CT/VT testing, circuit breakers, earthing resistance, and motor solo runs.
• Hazardous Area Controls: Ex equipment standards, cable glanding/sealing, earthing, bonding, ATEX, IECEx, and hazardous area classification.
• Codes & Standards: Strong working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, API, and SANS requirements.

Certifications & Project Skills (Nice-to-Haves):

• Professional Qualifications: Pr.Eng registration (ECSA), CompEx certification, IECEx, or NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
• Client-Side Leadership: Background working in an Owner’s Team, PMC, or Client Representative organization on major EPC projects.
• Documentation & Safety: Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and completion management systems.

Key Responsibilities (Keep it brief)

• Field Inspection & Energization: Direct site testing, switchgear inspection, loop checks, and safe facility energization alongside operations.
• Engineering & Quality Governance: Audit contractor method statements, single-line diagrams, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to eliminate non-conformances.
• Inter-Disciplinary Alignment: Resolve technical interfaces between electrical power, I&C systems, mechanical rotating equipment, and civil assets.

Why Join Us?

• High-Authority Client Role: Represent the owner’s team with full oversight over EPC contractors and direct authority on quality and safety standards.
• Full-Lifecycle Scope: Lead critical power systems through all stages—from construction and mechanical completion to live energization and operational handover.
• Engineering Rigour: Work in a highly specialized, safety-first environment that emphasizes international code compliance and technical accuracy