Job Description

Calling Electrical Engineering Graduates and Skilled E;ectrical Design Engineers :

The main purpose of this position is to support, advise & assist the Johannesburg Generator department by being directly involved with Engineered solutions and providing a Technical / Engineering aspect to Quotations, Floor solutions, Site installations and Commissioning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Proposals

• Support the Projects and Product department with technical / operational requirements at the start of a project. This will include engine derating calculations, product selection, generator operational philosophies, installation and commissioning criteria.
• Be closely involved with site inspections, audits, customer liaison (typically consulting engineers) and assist with concept designs and technical viable solutions in complex power applications - both LV and MV proposals.
• Assist in the preparation of conceptual mechanical designs, which can be used to calculate a cost-effective generator solution.

Engineering and Design Department

• Design the control panel drawings (inclusive of general arrangement drawings and schematics) for manufacturing in line with project KPI delivery time lines and considering:
• Regulations, standards, ergonomics and cost effectiveness.
• Customer / project-specific requirements must be considered and incorporated where required / possible.
• Where required, PLC control / generator controllers must be implemented in order to manage multiple generator / multiple switchgear installations, with associated HMI for manual intervention in the event of a PLC control / generator controller system failure.
• Make technical recommendations to improve manufacturing process capabilities and improving product reliability.
• Prepare / oversee mechanical designs (either personally or through outsourcing) for generator sets, including but not limited to:
• Structural designs.
• Container / canopy designs.
• Exhaust system designs, including lagging and cladding requirements.
• Fuel system and piping designs.
• Cool system and piping designs.
• Generator set ventilation and louvre designs, ensuring compliance with sound attenuation requirements.
• Contribute to a high performing independent design team.

Production

• Design with a continuous focus to improve manufacturing processes, minimize production cost and increase product reliability.
• Interface with artisans and technicians where technical issues needs to be resolved between design and manufacturing.
• Ensure approved electrical and mechanical design requirements are complied with throughout the manufacturing process.

Test, Install, Commission and Service

• The Engineering department takes responsibility for resolving technical faults during final site testing by the Field Service department.
• Final commissioning on site.

Qualifications and Experience

• SA Matric
• SA ID
• A tertiary graduate (or equivalent) qualification in the Electrical Engineering field with experience in generator controls and synchronized systems.
• Good knowledge of reputable and reliable equipment and service suppliers in the industry.
• Computer literacy - good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project and Design Software.

Special Requirements

• A code 8 drivers licence.
• A valid passport.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

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