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Electrical Site Supervisor

SendTraffic, a Division of Atrinsic

Welkom

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A well-established division in the renewable energy sector is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor with extensive experience to oversee the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems at a major utility-scale site in Welkom. The ideal candidate will have a robust engineering background, a history of managing projects effectively, and a passion for renewable technology. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with technical specifications, leading site teams, and recommending system improvements for optimal performance.

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in the electrical engineering sector.
  • Experience in substation design and commissioning, protection and control schemes.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy systems, especially solar PV.

Responsibilities

  • Lead installation and commissioning activities at solar PV site.
  • Coordinate resources and ensure project milestones are met.
  • Oversee mechanical and electrical systems configuration.

Skills

DigSilent
solar PV

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Site Supervisor to lead installation and commissioning activities at a utility-scale Solar PV site. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, 10-15 years of relevant industry experience. This role is based in Welkom. This is a contract position. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Develop comprehensive plans for the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems.
  • Coordinate resources and activities on-site to ensure project milestones are met within budget and scope.
  • Oversee mechanical mounting, electrical interconnection, and inverter configuration of PV systems.
  • Ensure compliance with technical specifications, health & safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Lead functional testing and performance validation of solar arrays, inverters, transformers, and monitoring systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting performance, quality, or safety during commissioning.
  • Supervise and support multi-disciplinary site teams.
  • Analyse operational data post-commissioning.
  • Recommend system improvements for maximum performance and energy yield.
  • Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, performance metrics, and handover documentation.
  • Generate detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • ECSA registration would be advantageous.
  • Must have 10-15 years of experience in the electrical engineering sector, including:
  • Substation design and commissioning (HV/MV systems)
  • Protection and control schemes
  • System operations and testing (e.g., DigSilent, relay maintenance)
  • Renewable energy (preferably solar PV) or utility-scale infrastructure

Desired Skills

  • DigSilent
  • solar PV
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