Electrician

In this role, you will be tasked with handling the technical design and power systems studies for projects within the Section. Additionally, you will provide support to Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and other professionals/ consultants. Your focus will specifically involve leading and executing grid studies (utilizing Power Factory/ PSSE and/or ETAP) as well as managing electrical infrastructure projects within the group.

 

BEng/BSc/BTech Electrical Engineering with a preference for specialization in power systems studies.

Professionally Registration with ECSA.

 

Minimum 6 years of practical experience in the electrical / consulting industry including experience in the Mining industry.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Power System Studies (Power Factory or ETAP and CDEGS).

A good understanding and knowledge of all substation equipment, structures, hardware, clamps, busbars, cables, and conductors applicable to voltages up to 500kV.

Basic Renewable energy design experience.

Basic LV and Secondary Plant experience will be advantageous.

Overhead line design in PLS-CADD will be advantageous.

Project management skills including schedules in MS Projects.

A proficient user of EMT simulation software and commonly used network simulation software (E.g. Power Factory, ETAP, PSSE/ PSCAD).

Working experience in performing a range of studies including Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies.