Based in Cape Town and reporting to the EC&I Manager, the position will involve but not be limited to the following responsibilities:
Proficiently managing the coordination and production of design outputs that are fit for purpose and in alignment with Project and Study.
Provide proficient and accurate design input for the production of Electrical drawings.
Maintain the quality of output produced from the appointed discipline team to ensure deliverables are met to high-level of accuracy.
Develop and monitor the production of designs in accordance with Project, Client and regulatory standards.
Work collaboratively with personnel across all business units.
Conduct timely reviews of Project Electrical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations and design development.
Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
Provide assistance to monitor the design and drafting progress.
Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering deliverables including but not limited to load lists, motor lists, cable schedules, single line diagrams, schematics, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings and panel layouts etc.
Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required.
Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of Electrical equipment from vendors where necessary.
Review and approve certified vendor documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
Approve and assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
Understand and educate the team of the latest developments to Industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance with the Company approved procedures.
Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.
Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.
Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency.
Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.
Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
Travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
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The expertise youβll bring
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Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
15+ YEARS' proven experience, preferably in the EPCM environment.
Cape Town based.
South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Demonstrate ability to and/or proficiency in the use of specific proprietary software packages relevant to the Engineering discipline.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving engineering problems.
Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and mentorship
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
High degree of professional ethics.