Lead Electrical Engineer – Energy & Chemical Projects

Thyssenkrupp; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department in Sandton. The role involves acting as lead engineer on projects spanning feasibility, basic and detail design, commissioning and start-up, with extensive client interaction.

Candidates must have a BSc. Electrical Engineering and 12–15 years of engineering experience (8 years in contracting); registration with ECSA is required and prior lead on large projects is

Qualifications

• BSc. Electrical Engineering degree.
• 12–15 years engineering experience; 8 years contracting in energy/chemical/refining/petrochemical industries.
• Lead Engineer on at least 3 large projects in basic/detail engineering with commissioning/start-up; ECSA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with client and act as part of the owner's team.
• Perform as lead engineer on projects and reviews (PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, SIL).
• Lead Hazardous Area Classification reviews and manpower planning with project schedules.
• Prepare Scope of Work/Works Information for consultants to meet scope, quality and schedule.
• Execute projects within schedule and budget and perform electrical design deliverables.
• Conduct network studies and protection grading; design medium and low voltage substations.
• Engage in all project phases from feasibility to commissioning.

Skills

Lead Engineer Experience

Client liaison

Electrical design

Education

BSc. Electrical Engineering

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department in Sandton. The role involves acting as lead engineer on projects spanning feasibility, basic and detail design, commissioning and start-up, with extensive client interaction.

Candidates must have a BSc. Electrical Engineering and 12–15 years of engineering experience (8 years in contracting); registration with ECSA is required and prior lead on large projects is