Lead Electrical Hoisting Project Engineer (Hybrid)

ABB; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Project Engineer specialized in mine hoisting systems. You will act as a design authority for electrical engineering, coordinating with project teams on small to large initiatives and supporting after-hours customer engineering needs.

The role requires experience with AC/DC drive systems, PLC, and willingness to travel, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to contribute to risk reviews and site tests.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in Process Automation.
• Minimum of 4 years 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

Responsibilities

• 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 client’s presentations.
• Arranging and participating in the design, manufacturing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance test.
• Performing electrical hoisting audits and dynamic testing when required.

Skills

Hoisting experience

AC and DC drive systems

PLC programming

Mining industry experience

Communication across levels

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

Job description

ABB is seeking a Project Engineer specialized in mine hoisting systems. You will act as a design authority for electrical engineering, coordinating with project teams on small to large initiatives and supporting after-hours customer engineering needs.

The role requires experience with AC/DC drive systems, PLC, and willingness to travel, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to contribute to risk reviews and site tests.