Job Description

PROJECT TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL
Qualification:
National Diploma Electrical Engineering / BTech (Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering)
Minimum of 5 yearsor more relevant work experience
Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) advantageous
Project Management course would be an advantage
Knowledge / Training in Hazardous EX E&I / CompeX would be an advantage
Skills & Requirements:
Advanced computer literacy
Advanced proficiency in MS Word & MS Excel required
Advanced problem solving ability for complex electrical systems
Working in a team
Ability to lead a team of technicians and artisans
Working individually with minimal supervision
Ability to adapt to fast paced environments
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in Marine, Oil & Gas and Mining industry
Traveling offshore and working overtime when required to do so
Drivers licence and own transport required
Project management experience would be an advantage
Offshore Oil & Gas Experience would be an advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, Installation, Troubleshooting, Programming, Servicing and Commissioning of VSD Systems (Siemens, ABB & Danfoss advantageous)
Design, Installation, Troubleshooting, Programming and Commissioning of PLC Systems (Siemens advantageous)
Feasibility studies, conceptual designs and detailed design on Electrical, Electronics and C&I related projects
Design and Commissioning of Switchboards, Motor Control Centres and Remote IO Panels
Test and Commissioning of electrical systems locally and offshore
Compile datapacks and technical reports for completed projects and field service related activities
Support Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support
Complete quotations and costing for projects and supply of equipment
Develop and implement cost-effective solutions for updating existing applications
Experience Required:
Experience with Commissioning and Fault Finding Variable Speed Drives (>3 years)
Installation, Servicing and Commissioning of ABB, Siemens, Danfoss VSDs
Experience in Design and Commissioning of Electrical, Electronics and C&I projects
Strengths in electrical engineering and control systems backed by training in industrial automation and power generation
Exercise complete understanding of PLC programming to support projects
Participate in the software development with Siemens S7 300, 1200 and 1500 PLC
Develop efficient technical solutions to resolve wide range of generator protection problems
Prepare automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications
Discuss requirements and processes with project managers and developers
Energy Storage Systems and Power Generation
Design of Marine Propulsion Systems
Experience with Vessel Power Management Systems
Marine Generator protection system with PLC interlocking
Experience with Generator Protection Systems
Experience with Digital Excitation Systems
Design of Battery Chargers using DC Drives
Project Management
Reverse engineering
Demonstrated Complex problems solving skills
Solving issues of unknown systems without drawings to help
Experience in the following Software Packages:
Drive Window and Drive Composer
ETAP
AutoCAD Electrical
TIA Portal, S7 Simatic Manager, Wincc, Starter
VACON NC Drive
Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced proficiency in Word & Excel required)
Microsoft Project
Visio