Senior Electrical Installation Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Site allowances

Medical aid

Provident fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Installation Engineer for operations near Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will oversee and manage the safe installation of complex electrical systems on-site, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across project scopes.

The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with project stakeholders in a demanding mining environment. A Pr.Eng is highly desirable.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in managing electrical installations, preferably in mining, heavy industrial or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of HV and MV electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Excellent understanding of site safety regulations and procedures in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for site coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure in a challenging site environment.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and manage all aspects of electrical installations on project sites, including power distribution, motor control centers, lighting, and communication systems.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards for electrical works.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to guide installation activities.
• Coordinate with site management, construction teams, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical works.
• Implement and enforce stringent safety protocols on site, conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Oversee testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of electrical materials and equipment on site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical installation issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of installation progress, inspections, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African National Standards (SANS), mining regulations, and health and safety legislation.

Conocimientos

HV/MV systems

Electrical schematics

Leadership

Site safety

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major contractor specializing in large-scale mining and infrastructure projects, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Installation Engineer for their operations near Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is critical for overseeing and managing the safe and efficient installation of complex electrical systems on-site. You will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical installations meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams and coordinate effectively with project stakeholders in a demanding site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all aspects of electrical installations on project sites, including power distribution, motor control centers, lighting, and communication systems.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards for electrical works.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to guide installation activities.
• Coordinate with site management, construction teams, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical works.
• Implement and enforce stringent safety protocols on site, conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Oversee testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of electrical materials and equipment on site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical installation issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of installation progress, inspections, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African National Standards (SANS), mining regulations, and health and safety legislation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in managing electrical installations, preferably within the mining, heavy industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution.
• Proven experience in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Excellent understanding of site safety regulations and procedures in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for site coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure in a challenging site environment.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration with ECSA is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including site allowances, medical aid, and a provident fund.
• This role provides significant career development opportunities within a company renowned for its large-scale projects.
• The position is based in the Northern Cape, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience in a key sector of the South African economy.