Project Engineer: Electrical

Job Title: Project Engineer: Electrical

Company: Leading international manufacturer of vehicle tyres

Location: Ladysmith manufacturing plant

Job Responsibilities:

The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

1. Coordinating all project elements, including:
   1. Engineering design
   2. Quality planning
   3. Manufacturing
   4. Installation
   5. Commissioning and final buy-off phases
2. Ensuring the project remains within budget to meet customer requirements.
3. Managing multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum tertiary education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Preferred tertiary education: Electrical Engineering Degree and/or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years experience in engineering project execution and management.
• Hands-on experience in electrical/electronics installation of equipment.
• Experience in using:
  • MS Projects
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
• Experience in using ePlan-P8 or AutoCAD Electrical to design control systems.
• Reading & understanding of electrical, control system, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Knowledge of managing electrical & control system wiring & construction work.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley & Mitsubishi PLC/HMI/Drives programming & networking protocols like Ethernet, CCLink, Controlnet.
• Experience working as an installation and commissioning engineer in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in the tyre industry will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic agility and crafting a direction from strategy.
• Organizing & executing.
• Problem-solving & result-focused.
• Driving innovation (Tech-savvy).
• Engagement with people and delegation skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and planning ability.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Must reside in or near the Ladysmith area.

Required Documents with Application:

• Certified copy of SA ID
• Certified copy of SA Driver's License
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate
• Certified copy of Electrical Engineering Degree / Diploma
• Current/Last payslip
• Verifiable professional membership numbers (if any)
• Indicate notice period
• At least 3 contactable references (Name + Surname + Phone Number + Email Address)
• Must have no criminal record or pending warrants of arrest / outstanding criminal cases (criminal check will be carried out).