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LEAD TECHNICIAN ELECTRICAL : ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal / External)

Job Details

Position Title: Lead Technician - Electrical Kathu

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance

Period: Permanent

Location: Kathu Northern Cape South Africa

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries the Group covers the entire energy value chain from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures, and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

ENGIE Global Business Units:

• Renewables & Flex Power - Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures - Support customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks - Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management - Leveraging ENGIEs global energy assets to deliver secure sustainable energy to customers.

About ENGIE in South Africa:

• 15 years presence in South Africa
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 16 GW in operation
• Over 300 professionals
• Developed built and operate the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
• Founding member of the Hydrogen valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites
• Growth Market for ENGIE

In South Africa ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar / Wind / BESS) in construction

3. Job Purpose

Kathu Operations is a 100 MW greenfield Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project with parabolic trough technology and equipped with a molten salt storage system that allows 4.5 hours of thermal energy storage and thus limits the intermittent nature of solar energy.

• PURPOSE
• To ensure plant Electrical equipment is maintained as per Procedures documented in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo / SAP) and as per instructions of the Maintenance Manager and Electrical Engineer
• To assist the Electrical Engineer and Technicians in ensuring that all Electrical equipment is well maintained or operated and all issued tasks of planned and unplanned work are completed on time.
• MAIN ACTIVITIES
• The role is responsible to support in managing all maintenance activities associated with defect and planned maintenance through a team of technicians, technical assistants and external contractors;
• Determines and schedules the manpower tools and spares requirements for each maintenance activity;
• Support the Electrical Engineer in administering the Preventative Maintenance Program for the plant;
• Generates reports (log sheets / check sheets timesheets overtime hours) as necessary for the maintenance plan;
• Assign, review and complete work orders generated in Maximo as directed by the Electrical Engineer;
• Ensure that all maintenance of equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Review maintenance procedures and amend where improvement is needed;
• Day to day plant efficient management of maintenance activities according to good utility practice, company policies and procedures, legal contractual and other requirements;
• Participate in the facility QA / AC Root Cause Analysis program;
• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the Electrical Engineer, technicians and assistants and supporting contractor resources to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found;
• Records and reports to the Electrical Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with equipment under the guidance of the Electrical Engineer;
• Discussed and schedule planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Electrical Engineer;
• Assist the Electrical Engineer in planning daily jobs;
• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work sites during performance on any job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Electrical Engineer;
• Uses correct tools for each job and informs the Electrical Engineer of any requirement for tools;
• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work sites during performance on any job and that tools are in good working order;
• Assumes ownership of plant equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition;
• Ensure that there is a Permit to Work (taken by the technician) for each job;
• Keep and maintain timeous maintenance reports of work conducted as planned or ad hoc as required for maintenance improvements;
• Ensure electrical test instruments and equipment are maintained, tested and calibrated as required for all legal and industry practice standards.

• The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

• Work Level 4: the tasks performed represent a risk of accidents of medium kind that can generate permanent consequences (burns, mutilations, irreversible wounds).

• Traffic / automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
• Risks inherent to the job of the Electrical Technician while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities etc.

• The Job Holder is entitled to apply PPE such as hard hat/safety helmet, ear protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, dust mask, cotton coveralls, safety gloves, respiratory mask. Such PPE will aid in preventing hazards that are inherent to the job.

• Internal: The Maintenance Operation and HSE & Support Functions
• External: Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers and Vendors.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree / N Diploma in Mechatronics / Electrical / Instrumentation and Control / Computer Systems Engineering;
• Trade Test (Electrical)
• Relevant Management qualification (MDP is an added advantage);
• PR Eng Technician ECSA accreditation (Advantageous);
• Driver’s License;

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in the maintenance of a Power Plant, Oil & Gas, Mining and Mineral Processing, Petrochemical or in the Chemical Industry in the capacity as Lead Technician / Master Artisan Electrician;
• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance of a Power Plant, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or in the Chemical Industry in the capacity as a Technician / Artisan;
• Experience in computerized maintenance management system and maintenance and repair of major equipment;
• Operational plant or construction site experience will serve as advantages;
• Permit to work knowledge, Plant hazards and Emergency scenarios will serve as advantages.
• Ability to self-drive and proactive works well in teams, self-awareness, organizational awareness and effective problem solving;
• Ability to prioritize and do effective decision making;
• Maintains high ethics standards, learning agility and technical or system savvy
• To motivate and be a leader of team and individual team members;
• Respect to others as well as the cultural diversity and have a positive or can do attitude and meet and/or exceed expectations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English;
• Must have a high degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Maximo or ERP systems like Oracle or SAP or equivalent.

Skills

• Highly proactive and self-motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Demonstrates skills in the use of tools, test equipment and calibration appliances;
• Working knowledge of Environmental Regulations as they pertain to the operations and maintenance of an energy generating facility.
• Proficiency with Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Maximo or ERP systems like Oracle or SAP or equivalent.

Language

• English Language: Good command of oral and written English is an advantage.

Remuneration

• The compensation will be market related

Additional Information

• Incomplete CVs and/or applications will not be considered. Your CV should be accompanied by your supporting documents.
• Closing Date: 26 September 2025.
• Please use this link to apply: Our vacancies ENGIE (click on OFFRES DEMPLOI)

By submitting any personal information to the Company the candidate unconditionally and voluntarily consents to the processing of the submitted personal information for any and all purposes related to recruitment.

Required Experience

Key Skills

Electrical Experience, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Maintenance, NEC, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, Renovation, Schematics, Maintenance, High Voltage, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1