Planner (Electrical)

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering company is seeking a skilled professional to oversee day-to-day planning of field services and manage active projects related to MV Switchgear. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience within the medium voltage switchgear industry, combined with planning expertise to enhance operational efficiency. If you possess a Trade test or National diploma in Electrical Engineering and are ready to contribute positively to a collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in medium voltage switchgear industry.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in planning.
• Working knowledge of Mine and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Planning of day-to-day activities for field services and projects.
• On-site technical assessment and assistance.
• Compiling schedules on Microsoft Projects.

Skills

Knowledge of MV Switchgear

Report writing

Understanding of power distribution networks

Planning skills

Assistance in field services

Education

Trade test in Electrical Engineering

National diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

• Planning of day-to-day activities for field services and active projects and schedule work.
• On-site technical assessment and assistance.
• Must have extensive knowledge of MV Switchgear and mini substations, both mechanical and electrical.
• Extensive knowledge of servicing, installation of MV Switchgear.
• Must have a good understanding of power distribution networks.
• Report writing, and interpretation of test certificates and results.
• Must be willing to assist field services team on site from time to time whenever required.
• Keep electronic documents updated.
• Attend to site visits and scoping.
• Compile schedules on Microsoft projects.
• Enhance the sales of the branch.

Minimum requirements :

• Trade test or National diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-10 years' experience in medium voltage switchgear industry.
• Min 4 years' experience in planning.
• Working knowledge of Mine and Safety regulations.