Technical Data & Power Quality Specialist

Pro Select Consulting; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Select Consulting seeks a Technical Data & Power Quality Specialist to join a client team in Hillcrest, South Africa. You will manage databases, analyze power quality data, and support clients with technical queries while developing internal data tools and preparing technical commercial proposals.

You will develop SQL queries, reporting templates, and automation using Excel/VBA, Python or BI dashboards, delivering practical solutions to power quality challenges and client needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in an engineering/IT field.
• Experience with SQL databases and querying.
• Interest in data-driven tools using Excel/VBA, Python or BI.
• Understanding of energy metering and power quality principles.
• Exposure to power systems or energy management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the client database and SQL environment.
• Analyse electrical logging and power quality data.
• Develop data-processing tools and reporting templates.
• Prepare technical quotations and commercial proposals.
• Provide technical software support to clients.
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to meet client requirements.
• Turn complex data into clear information for clients and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Technical curiosity

Self-motivated

Client communication

Education

Diploma/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Eng in Electrical/Computer IT or related

Tools

SQL databases

Excel

Python

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Technical Data & Power Quality Specialist to join our client's team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, data, engineering and client support. You'll be responsible for managing the database, analysing power quality data, supporting clients with technical queries, developing internal data tools and preparing technical commercial proposals.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and maintain the client database and underlying SQL environment.
• Manage online client monitoring and query portals.
• Assist with software updates, system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical software support to clients.
• Analyse and interpret electrical logging and power quality data.
• Develop and improve SQL queries, reporting templates and data-processing tools.
• Build practical automation and reporting solutions using tools such as Excel/VBA, Python or BI dashboards.
• Turn complex data into clear, useful information for clients and internal teams.
• Prepare detailed technical quotations and commercial proposals.
• Develop proposals for power quality audits, logging studies and engineering solutions.
• Support solutions relating to power factor correction (PFC), dynamic VAR compensation, surge protection and other power quality applications.
• Evaluate power quality compliance and identify potential issues from monitoring data.
• Compile professional technical reports.
• Respond to client queries and provide practical, technically sound solutions.
• Work closely with the engineering and commercial teams to deliver solutions that meet client requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Technical Qualification (Diploma, B.Tech, B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT or a related technical discipline.)
• Exposure to power systems, electrical engineering or energy management will be advantageous.
• Practical experience working with SQL databases, including querying and basic database management.
• An interest in developing data-driven tools and automation using Excel/VBA, Python, Power BI or similar platforms.
• Understanding of energy metering and power quality principles.
• Knowledge of harmonics, transients, power factor, voltage/current unbalance and related PQ parameters.
• Experience with Elspec PQSCADA Sapphire will be advantageous, but is not essential.

The Right Person Will Be

• Analytical, methodical and exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Technically curious and comfortable working with data and software.
• A practical problem-solver who enjoys finding better ways of doing things.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and translating technical information into practical solutions.
• Someone who enjoys combining engineering knowledge with technology and data.

This is not a traditional engineering role. It's an opportunity to use your technical knowledge in a hands-on environment where data, software, power quality and client solutions come together.

Technical Data & Power Quality Specialist Hillcrest, South Africa