Project Technician - Electrical

PROJECT TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL

Qualification

• National Diploma Electrical Engineering / BTech (Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years' or more relevant work experience
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) advantageous

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

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 data packs 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
• Keep on track with deadlines for design development according to projects milestones
• Collaborate with systems engineers and customers to determine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable E,C&I systems
• Extensive use of AutoCAD Electrical for all electrical designs (Project Setup, Custom components building, Custom Title Blocks)

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)