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Electrical Engineer

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Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal 4430

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Job Details

Permanent

Full Job Description

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

1. POSITION DETAILS:

Position Title:

Electrical Engineer

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Department:

Maintenance

Closing Date

19 June 2026

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all electrical maintenance activities associated with defect and planned maintenance programmes, through a team of site based engineers, technicians and at times by external contract agencies.
Development of the short and long term electrical maintenance strategy for the plant and the development of a capable engineering, planning and electrical maintenance team to support that strategy.
Day to day plant efficient management of electrical maintenance activities, according to good utility practice, company rules and procedures, legal, contractual and other requirements
Implement electrical maintenance practices and strategy in accordance with OEM and international standards with life cycle management for all major plant systems;
Responsible for the facility QA/QC, Root Cause Analysis Program;
Administers the Preventive / Predictive / Corrective Electrical Maintenance Programs through a computerized management program;
Development of new Electrical procedures
Proficiency in engineering science, circuit design, and electrical theory.
Establish the appropriate procedures and computerized electrical maintenance management processes as applicable to a prudent management regime.
Determines and schedules the manpower, tools and spares requirements for each electrical maintenance activity;

Efficient management of tools, spares and consumables inventory while controlling the risks to the business
Assists in establishing the equipment master data and business processes;

Respects the O&M agreement with the Owner and other contractual obligations
Ensure that the plant meets availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and cost targets, safely and within the environmental, legal and contractual requirements.

Adherence to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
Compile Scope of Work/ Method statements for Electrical Activities and Project
Compile risk analysis for the electrical maintenance tasks

Coordinate all electrical maintenance activities with finance and accounting, administration, HSE and operation departments
Define, manage and monitor the electrical maintenance budget in line with the overall company budget.

Maintaining high standards of management, ethics and leadership
Ensure that the team is Authorized at all times.

Establish and facilitate training programs for individual development and operational competence
Implements lessons learned processes and other activities to achieve a learning organization;

Succession planning for key staff
Takes a lead role in implementing performance management processes within the electrical maintenance team.
Establish and implement vertical/horizontal communication within the electrical maintenance team to ensure members are well informed and remain engaged with the business.

Assists the Owner Engineer team during construction of the facility
Assists in warranty claim management
Prepares specifications, plans and administers Third Party Contracts and other electrical maintenance contracts;
Works closely with inspection and overhaul contractors and provides them with all the necessary support;

3. HEALTH & SAFETY:

The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6): the tasks that he performs as part of their daily work activities represent risks and are controlled by means of procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE Teams in such a way that its non-observance that could lead to a serious accident or even death.

Exposure to Risks:

Traffic risks, ergonomic risks;
Risks inherent to the job of the Electrical Engineer while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Hard hat/safety helmet;
Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
Safety glasses;
Safety shoes;
Cotton work wear;
Safety Gloves;

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

Ergonomic office equipment;

4. JOB CONTEXT:

Peakers Operations (“the Company”) operates two open cycle peaking power facilities through its O&M Agreements with the Owners of Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power Pty Ltd;
Dedisa Peaking Power Plant and Avon Peaking Power Plant has capacity of 342 MW and 685 MW respectively;
The O&M Company is fully owned by Engie with registered office: Block E, Lincolnwood Office Park, Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, 2191, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa;
The Owner Company is 38% owned by Engie, 25% by Mitsui, 27% by BEE SPV and 10% by BBBEE SPV;
The projects are Independent Peaking Power Generation projects, having a 15 years Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom Holdings as a single off-taker;

The Job Holder will be based at the Facility (Avon Peaking Power Plant).

5. MODUS OPERANDI:

The Job Holder works as electrical engineer in the maintenance department of the Company and has a direct report to the Plant Manager and functional report to the Maintenance Manager.

6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Job Holder will work and communicate with:

Internal: The Plant Manager, Operation, Finance, Administration, Maintenance, Health, Safety and Environment;
External:

Owner, through the O&M agreement
Regional offices of the shareholders
Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors.

7. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

Operates within the approved budgetary limits and assigned authorities;
Approves expenses incurred by team members in the course of performing their duties in accordance with the established Policies.
Is part of the approval process for purchase orders, payments, contracts and master data as defined in the Company delegation of authorities, processes, policies and procedures

8. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Number of staff supervised:

Approximate number of Direct Reports:

Position titles of Direct Reports:

Electrical Lead Tech. and Electrical Technician

Budget

Accountable for:

Elec. Dept Budget

9. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

An accredited Electrical Engineering Degree – BSc or B-ENG or BTECH
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
Registration as Professional Engineer an added advantage
Demonstrated competence at engineering level supported by relevant education and training

Experience:

At least 6-8 year experience in the maintenance of a large power plant, 3 of which should preferably be in the capacity of Electrical Engineer
Leading and managing people
Use of safe systems of work
Use of computerized management system (Maximo or SAP)
Engineering concepts and principles
Interaction with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration and HR
Budget control and reporting

Skills:

Behavioral:

Drive to achieve results through himself 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
Take ownership
Maintains high ethics standards
Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members
Respects the others as well as the cultural diversity
Seek, organize and exchange information for decision making and problem solving
Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues
Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives
Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making
Quality reporting (verbal and written)
A pro-active approach to planning and decision making
Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders

Language:

English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans - is an advantage;

IT:

Computer literate: must have a high degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Enterprise Resource Planning applications (Maximo/SAP or equivalent);

10. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures
Behaves in a responsible way
Lives the values of the company;
Undertakes other duties as may be requested within reason.

Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

Division: GEN International - Africa

Legal Entity: Peakers Operations (Proprietary) Limited

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Company Name: ENGIE South Africa

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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