Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer, HV Systems (Contract)

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 461,000 - 830,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a major contract project near George, Western Cape. You will lead the commissioning team, develop testing procedures, manage site activities, and interface with clients and project management on power generation and distribution systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in HV commissioning, and strong leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commissioning experience on electrical power projects.
• Experience with HV testing and protection systems.
• Proven ability to lead a commissioning team in a project environment.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning plans for power generation and distribution systems.
• Lead and supervise the commissioning team to ensure safe testing and energization.
• Perform pre-commissioning checks, functional tests, and integrated system tests on HV switchgear, transformers, generators, relays, and controls.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning.
• Coordinate with project management, clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review commissioning documentation and approve test reports.

Skills

HV equipment testing

Protection systems

Commissioning methodologies

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a major contract project near George, Western Cape. You will lead the commissioning team, develop testing procedures, manage site activities, and interface with clients and project management on power generation and distribution systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in HV commissioning, and strong leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills.