Hoisting Electrical Project Engineer

Pty; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

An international industrial company in Johannesburg is seeking a Project Engineer to act as a design authority for engineering disciplines with medium complexity. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 4 years of experience in hoisting, and expertise in AC/DC drive systems. You will perform responsibilities on mine hoisting systems, and coordinate with project teams. This role also offers a hybrid work model and various benefits to support your career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits packages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in hoisting.
• Experience in mining industries would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a project engineer on mine hoisting systems.
• Coordinate engineering functions with project team members.
• Oversee design and construction of electrical panels.
• Conduct formal risk review meetings and document results.
• Arrange and participate in testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Process Automation

Hoisting Engineering

AC and DC drive systems

PLC Programming

Electrical Theory

Communication Skills

Willingness to Travel

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to :

Engineering Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design for excellence concepts in project.

The work model for the role is : Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for :

• Performing the role of a project engineer on mine hoisting system and provide after hour engineering support to customers when required.
• Executing engineering functions and coordinating engineering functions done by other project team members on large or complex projects.
• Overseeing design and construction of electrical panels.
• Conducting formal risk review meetings and documents results for clients presentations.
• Arranging and participating in the design manufacturing Commissioning and Site Acceptance test.
• Performing electrical hoisting audits and dynamic testing when required.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the Role

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in Process Automation.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in hoisting
• Knowledge of AC and DC drive systems
• Computer and programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Experience in mining industries would be advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical theory and system in mine winders
• You must be willing to travel
• You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work on your ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates an impact you can see and feel every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with the companys employment equity targets.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1