Lead Electrical Engineer — LPG & Petrochemical Projects

thyssenkrupp; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department. The role involves leading design activity, client liaison, and project execution across feasibility to commissioning for LPG and petrochemical facilities.

The candidate should have a BSc./B.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 10 years’ experience (15+ preferred), and professional ECSA registration. LPG/cryo experience and commissioning exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BSc./B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering degree with 10 years engineering experience (15+ years preferred).
• Experience in contracting on energy and chemical/petrochemical projects.
• Professional Registration with ECSA is required.
• Experience with commissioning and plant start-up.
• Strong LPG, refrigerated LPG, cryogenic storage, terminal, marine, EPC and brownfields experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer role and client interaction as part of owner's team.
• Lead or participate in PFD and P&ID reviews, HAZOP and SIL reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews.
• Lead Hazardous Area Classification Reviews.
• Manpower planning and project schedule management for the project process team.
• Prepare Scope of Work / Works Information for supply of services and management of consultants.
• Execute projects within schedule and budget.
• Electrical design activities and deliverables.
• Network studies and protection grading studies.
• Detail medium and low voltage substation design, including equipment specification and selection.

Skills

Lead Engineer

Client interaction

Project scheduling

Project management

Electrical design

Education

BSc./ B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department. The role involves leading design activity, client liaison, and project execution across feasibility to commissioning for LPG and petrochemical facilities.

The candidate should have a BSc./B.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 10 years’ experience (15+ preferred), and professional ECSA registration. LPG/cryo experience and commissioning exposure are highly valued.