Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Introduction

VRH Power, focusing on renewable energy and based in Centurion, is looking for Electrical Engineers to specialize in Substations and Overhead Lines. The Electrical Engineers will manage all aspects of engineering projects from start to finish to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The Electrical Engineers will be required to work both on-site and at the Head Office in Centurion.

VRH Power is looking for Electrical Engineers who are teachable, as they will have the opportunity to work closely with management. The ideal candidate will have in-depth electrical engineering experience, as defined under the section 'Qualifications and Experience.'

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Management

• Manage and maintain relationships through regular contact with Directors, Site Staff, Support Divisions, Design Office, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Projects:

* Produce project plan to Business Unit Manager (MS Project Plan)

* Prepare bi-weekly report on project performance.

• Tenders:

* Present completed tenders to Divisional Director.

2. Project Management - Planning, Design & Execution:

• Manage all aspects of at least (but not limited to) one significant engineering project from start to finish.
• Development of a detailed Project Plan aligned to overall deliverables and Project life cycle:

* Participate in the project handover meeting.

* Manage the Design Process and organize relevant meetings.

* Define the scope of projects and resulting implementation plans.

* Define, in consultation with managers, the benefits, costs, key result areas, and success criteria for defined projects.

* Define project stages and the objectives and costs associated with each stage.

* Create, maintain and utilize detailed project schedule, in order to complete project within budget and contractual delivery.

* Identify & Manage resources required at each project stage to meet project objectives and negotiate the release of these resources.

* Arrange and procure major and minor equipment (including secondary resources) according to the project plan.

* Prepare, approve and track orders.

* Arrange and conduct the handover and monthly meeting to site staff.

* Arrange and secure transportation and/or shipping services.

* Negotiate, secure and manage the services of Sub Contractors within levels of authority.

• Manage FAT.
• Track Project Plan, adjust plan accordingly when required.

3. Project Management: Monitoring & Report:

• Monitor and report on project progress in a structured manner, drawing particular attention to deviations from the original project plan with regards to schedule and cost.
• Monitor and report on financials relating to overall Project: Cash flow, Supplier Invoices, Customer Invoices, Debtors, Sureties Bonds, Guarantees.
• Record and keep proceedings of each meeting and file according to quality system to ensure accessibility.
• Maintain and update project plan.
• Direct and control the project to ensure that the team achieve their objectives and that the best possible use is made of available resources.
• Meetings with client as required.
• Regular site visits.
• Prepare and handover manuals to client.
• Project post-mortem.

4. Project Tenders:

• Manage entire tendering process for (but not limited to) small tenders.
• Attend site inspections and meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of medium to large tenders.
• Evaluate and manage Tender clarifications.
• Prepare budget estimates.
• Ensure all Technical- Commercial- & Contractual requirements are adhered to.
• Tender Returnable:

* Analyse and complete technical schedules.

* Prepare Tender Drawings.

* Compile plant & labour histograms.

* Compile Organograms.

5. Risk Management:

• Responsible for complete contracts Management.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance:

* Close out PI's.

* Ensure Reporting of all incidents and near-misses.

* Ensure legal appointments are done.

* Notification to department of labour on Construction commencement.

* Ensure completion of quality sheets.

* Ensure Environmental compliance.

• Plan around possible Project Risks:

* Provide sufficient Security on Site.

* Arrange for necessary Transportation.

* Arrange and manage Shipping services/facilities.

* Ensure Arrangement of Work Permits.

* Arrange Insurance.

• Plan around possible Financial risk:

* Manage ROE, CPA and LC risks.

* Communicate and manage Early warnings.

* Raise and approve Variation orders.

6. Customer Perspective

• Communication to Internal Customers:

* Provide Divisions with accurate information, specifications and designs, to enable deliverance of accurate relevant information for the tender and high quality designs.

• Communication to External Customers:

* Provide outsourced service provider with accurate specifications and designs, to enable deliverance of accurate price and data information for the tender and high quality designs (supplier function).

7. Financial Focus

• Cost Effectiveness

* Eliminate unnecessary expenses:

- Ensure operating costs are in balance with expected outcome thereof.

- Keep waste to absolute minimum.

- Implement cost saving initiatives as and where possible and applicable.

* Ensure settlement discount.

* Ensure Suppliers are paid on time.

* Manage Project debt effectively.

• Project Budget

* Monitor project expenditure: actual vs. budget.

* Improve or at least achieve on tender profit.

* Identify variation orders.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• B Tech - Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) with 6 years plus experience in renewable energy (heavy electrical).
• B. Degree (Engineering) with Minimum 6 yrs experience in renewable energy (heavy electrical environment).
• Project Engineering experience advantageous.

Knowledge

• Project Management Knowledge.
• Industry Specific Knowledge.
• Risk Management Knowledge.
• OSH Act & other applicable Health & Safety Acts, based on environment.
• Tender & Project process & procedure.