Electrical Engineer, Johannesburg

rhi is looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in the mining&mineral industry.

Responsibilities

Working within an assigned project, ensure that the electrical design for the process plant is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner, indicating the power users, main power supply, equipment layout, substation design and cable sizing

Be responsible for fault level calculations, volt drop calculations, lighting level calculations, transformer sizing for a project

Remain abreast of the latest technological developments in industrial electrical engineering

Working with the respective project team and the Project Services Department, review the tenders / quotes obtained from suppliers and participate in the selection process for the most suitable supplier(s)

Work closely with the Project Services Department to ensure that the order is followed up for quality, correct technical specifications and timely delivery to site

Work closely with the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor on site to follow and ensure electrical progress on the respective site

Oversee the hot and cold commissioning on the respective project site

Ability to travel locally and/or internationally, as required

Ability to work and live in hardship locations, as required, when visiting project sites

Requirements

BSc Electrical Engineering degree or a BTech or Diploma in Electrical engineering.

ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist Engineer (or working towards registration).

A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a project engineering environment, preferably within the resources / minerals processing industry in Africa

Professional registration with the ECSA, preferable, but not essential

Be competent in fault level, volt drop, transformer sizing and lux level calculations

Be familiar with Intelligent motor starters

Understanding of cost and financial implications of technical decisions made, as these relate to a project

Working knowledge of AutoCad

Advanced computer literacy skills in MS Office

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