Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation & Rotating Machinery

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our power generation team in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on design, analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical equipment and power systems within our facilities.

The position emphasizes safe, reliable operation and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing office and remote work in the East London area.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and maintain electrical systems and equipment for power generation facilities.
• Conduct electrical system analysis, including load flow, fault current, and protection studies.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults and failures, developing and implementing repair solutions.
• Oversee electrical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to optimize system performance.

Kenntnisse

Power systems

Electrical design

Maintenance planning

Jobbeschreibung

• Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

  About the Role Our client is a major player in the energy generation sector, operating and maintaining a diverse portfolio of power plants. We are seeking a highly competent Senior Electrical Engineer to join our technical team, based in East London, Eastern Cape. This role will be integral to ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of our electrical generation systems. You will be responsible for design, analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex electrical equipment and power systems within our facilities. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in power generation electrical engineering, strong analytical capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity within a critical industry, with a hybrid work arrangement supporting both office and remote work flexibility in the East London, Eastern Cape area.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain electrical systems and equipment for power generation facilities (e.g., turbines, generators, transformers, switchgear).
  • Conduct electrical system analysis, including load flow, fault current, and protection studies.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults and failures, developing and implementing effective repair solutions.
  • Oversee electrical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
  • Review and approve electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
  • Participate in the