Planner (Electrical)

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in electrical services is seeking an experienced professional in MV Switchgear to manage day-to-day field service activities. This role requires extensive knowledge in the electrical field, focusing on planning, technical assessments, and enhancing the branch's sales. The ideal candidate should possess practical experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to keep documentation updated.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan day-to-day activities for field services and projects.
• Provide on-site technical assessment and assistance.
• Enhance sales of the branch.
• Attend site visits and compile schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of MV Switchgear

Knowledge of power distribution networks

Report writing

Time management

Education

National diploma in Electrical Engineering

Trade test

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.