Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer:  ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal/External)

Main Responsibilities include:

• The duties of the Electrical Engineer include evaluating electrical systems, design and installations;

• Ensuring that the electrical assets are available and reliable by applying the best, safest, sustainable and timely maintenance practices in order to achieve the Plant operational targets at a minimum, reliable and cost effective approach;

• Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations and electrical engineering codes;

• Lead, supervise and coordinate a team of Electrical technicians either direct hired or contractors, carrying out focuses on compliance of the maintenance plans and on efficient and effective development of breakdown maintenance to ensure that electrical equipment’s are maintained as per procedures documented in the Maximo and O&M’s requirements;

• Supervise all electrical equipment on site, routine maintenance, all kinds of troubleshooting, repair, modification and fabrication works;

• Analyse and resolve complex electrical engineering issues relating to the equipment failure and system inefficiencies;

• Review vendors’ documents, maintenance manuals and spare parts lists;

• Draft Electrical procedures necessary for plant operations and participate in Maximo (CMMS) development and implementation;

• Ensure Electrical maintenance activities are carried out according to company’s procedures, standards, specifications, manufacturer’s recommendations and contract terms;

• Assist in preparing maintenance budget, work cost estimates, purchase orders and contracts for electrical maintenance activities in coordination with Maintenance Manager;

• Evaluate pertinent reports related to cost and progress of electrical maintenance activities and transmit analysis to Maintenance Manager, issue reports as required for maintenance department;

• Recommend new maintenance plans, procedures and schedules for electrical equipment;

• Review electrical equipment spare parts lists and recommend parts inventory and stock levels;

• Participate in Plant scheduled shutdowns and turnarounds;

• Manage subordinates and electrical contractors, guide, supervise and assume responsibility for the performance of the electrical maintenance personnel;

• Ensure individuals’ development of Electrical Technicians with approval from Maintenance Manager;

• Perform frequent on-site inspections to ensure proper work execution and check on direct hired and contracted technicians activities;

• Overseeing and coordinate day to-day maintenance activities as well as trouble-shooting activities thus being able to immediately determine failure causes and to rectify defects found or to manage emergency repairs;

• Manage and coordinate preparation of maintenance activities with Planner, ensure materials required for job performance are available in quantity and quality;

• Ensure maintenance plans are carried out in due time and that tasks performed are properly recorded in Maximo;

• Participate in Plant performance and availability improvement or operations and maintenance cost reduction plans by highlighting defects in the Plant design or installation, proposing and implementing modifications to electrical equipment;

• Attempt all possible actions of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;

• Participate and support other engineering departments such as C&I to ensure continued plant availability

• Show competency and understanding of high/medium and low voltage integration.

• Promote and show competency in safe electrical switching, testing and maintenance

• Promote safe use of electrical power tools, instruments and testing equipment

• Adhere to OEMs requirements for electrical calibrations, testing and maintenance procedures/frequencies.  

• Identify operations trends, provide analysis of root causes and recommend and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement of the Plant operations;

• Monitor electrical maintenance activities cost, and take necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance with approved plans and budgets;

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Engineering Manager;

• Enforce HSE regulations, Quality policies and procedures, and ensure that all HSE measures and precautions are strictly considered and taken care of during the execution of maintenance activities to avoid any activity which might lead to Health Safety and Environment incidents / non conformities.

Qualifications:

• BEng, BSC or BTech in electrical Engineering
• Postgraduate qualification in management/Leadership;
• GCC Certificate (Factories or Mines)(Mechanical or Electrical) Advantageous;
• Registration with ECSA will be advantageous;
• Driver’s License.

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of experience in the in a Power Plant, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, mineral processing or in the Chemical Industry;
• Experience in leading and managing people;
• Proficiency in electrical design software
• Deep knowledge of electrical processes and understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards;

Skills:

• Drive to achieve results through himself/herself and others;
• Ability to build and work with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff;
• Ability to work together with the other departments in order to achieve the best result for the company;
• Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues;
• Ability to analyses situations and solve problems;
• Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures;
• Take ownership and accountability;
• Maintains high ethics standards;
• Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members;
• Respects to others as well as the cultural diversity;
• Seek, organize and exchange;
• Strong Interpersonal skills;
• 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 equivalent.

Remuneration:

• The compensation will be market related.

Additional Information:

• Incomplete CV’s and/or applications will not be considered. Your CV should be accompanied by your supporting documents.

• Closing Date: 30 September 2024.  

• Please use this link to apply: Our vacancies | ENGIE  (click on: OFFRES D’EMPLOI)

• 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.