Senior Electrical Engineer - Expression of Interest

Worley; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Johannesburg to lead diverse projects in Electrical Engineering. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree, professional registration, and significant industry experience. The role involves managing progress and quality in engineering tasks, ensuring adherence to project governance standards, and collaborating with junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA.
• 6 years of post qualification experience in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects and support major engineering efforts.
• Control and monitor the progress and quality of assigned tasks.
• Conduct engineering work in compliance with established codes and practices.

Skills

Engineering ingenuity

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BSc, BEng or BTech

Job description

Main Purpose of Job:

Lead miscellaneous, small and large projects in the Electrical Engineering function and/or support the Principal Engineer/Lead Engineer in managing Electrical Engineering on projects. This requires independence in approach; it demands a considerable degree of originality, engineering ingenuity and judgement, and good knowledge of Electrical Engineering as demanded by the project.

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for controlling and monitoring the progress and quality of assigned tasks within the Electrical Engineering discipline of the project, including supervising Engineers and Junior Engineers.

To carry out all electrical engineering and design work in accordance with agreed codes and practices that meet all requirements of the contract. Also, to ensure all work is carried out within agreed schedules, budgets and procedures as per the company Engineering Directive.

To conduct engineering and design work independently and in accordance with the Worley engineering and project governance set out in the Technical Stewardship Standard.

Requirement of the Job:

• State the minimum educational, qualifications and experience that are required to perform the job competently:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc, BEng or BTech from a recognised institute.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.

Experience:

• Relevant years (BSc/BEng/BEng Tech/BTech) or 6 years (MSc) of post qualification experience.
• Experience in Mining, Minerals and Chemicals, Hydrocarbons, Power and Public Infrastructure industries essential, across operations.

Personal Qualities

• Focus and belief that Zero Harm is achievable.
• Action orientation/self-starter.
• Building effective business relationships.
• Commitment.
• Customer Focus.
• Drive for results.
• Integrity and trust.
• Analytical.
• Performs under pressure.
• Meets deadlines.

Competencies of the Job:

• Solid understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge.
• Communication, particularly relationship management and negotiation.
• Participative leader, capable of leveraging the input and experience of the broader team to analyse options and then make decisions as necessary.
• Planning and organising, with strong project management skills.