Engineer Prof Civil - (Palmiet PS)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Palmiet PS, Grabouw seeks an Engineer Professional Civil to sustain and enhance geotechnical assets, safety and reliability. The role focuses on investigations, design reviews, slope stability assessments and risk management for civil infrastructure within the Peaking Operating Unit.

Requirements include a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (NQF8, 480 credits) with graduate training or two years related experience; exposure to dams or hydroelectric projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• B Sc/B Eng Degree in Civil Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits.
• Completed training programme for graduates or 2 years related engineering experience.
• Exposure to dams, hydroelectric facilities, power generation infrastructure or large civil engineering projects will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimize allocated plant performance.
• Identify and resolve problematic plant issues.
• Manage plant modifications.
• Manage engineering projects.
• Provide technical advice and assistance.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Slope stability

Foundation engineering

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (NQF8, 480 credits)

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Engineer Prof Civil - (Palmiet PS)Task Grade: P13Area of Specialization: To sustain and enhance the performance, safety and reliability of geotechnical assets and associated civil infrastructure through geotechnical investigations, monitoring, analysis, design reviews, slope stability assessments, foundation evaluations and geotechnical risk management.Business Unit: Peaking Operating UnitDepartment: Civil EngineeringLocation: Palmiet PS, Grabouw

Integrity

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

National and international engineering codes and standards

Plant fundamental policies

Root cause analysis

Research

Eskom processes and governance documentation

Geotechnical investigations, site assessments and data interpretation.

Soil and rock mechanics.

Foundation engineering and geotechnical design principles.

Slope stability assessments, earthworks and erosion control.

Geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation.

Knowledge of applicable geotechnical engineering standards, specifications and risk management principles.

Exposure to dams, hydroelectric facilities, power generation infrastructure or large civil engineering projects will be advantageous.

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Negotiation

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize allocated plant performance.
• Identify and resolve problematic plant issues.
• Manage plant modifications.
• Manage engineering projects.
• Provide technical advice and assistance.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions. Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Experience

B Sc/B Eng Degree in Civil Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits

Completed training programme for graduates or 2 years related engineering experience