Senior Electrical Engineer

About the position

My client, a leading private healthcare provider is currently looking for a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The incumbent will form part of a team that design, maintain and manage electrical installations. These installations include solar, back-up, diesel generators, transformers, etc. Innovation, continuous improvement and being at the forefront of technological advances is the core of our business. As Electrical Engineer, the incumbent will have the opportunity to execute projects from concept to completion. This role is perfect for an energetic individual with a can-do attitude and deep appreciation for being involved in impactful work as there are exceptional growth opportunities in the business.
Specific duties include, but is not limited to:

• Ensure that electrical infrastructure is operated and maintained to OEM standards;
• Ensure that installations are compliant with relevant standards and legislation
• Identifying areas of improvement on electrical installations
• Develop and implement new strategies to generate new business opportunities
• Propose reliable solutions based on the specific requirements of each project
• Conduct thorough site investigation of the site / premises to gather essential information with regards to power requirements and power systems
• Drafting and presenting of project proposals to senior management
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Managing small to medium system installations projects and ensuring accurate planning and execution of projects
• Coordinate with team members and contractors to ensure smooth execution.
• Address any challenges or delays promptly to keep project on schedule
• Setup and configurations of backup solution
• Identify where internal processes can be improved and ensure to contribute to the continuously developed of the department
• Drafting of technical reports to determine system performances.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Electronic Engineering NQF Level 6 or 7 
• Proven working experience in the electrical field, including metering, LV electrical distribution, transformers, solar installations, generators and UPS.
• Project management and execution.

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in addressing technical issues hands-on
• Project management and execution
• Excellent computer skills