About the position
PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to provide strategic design, as well as independent, professional quality assurance to reduce the risk of the any clients. This role is responsible for the planning, design and supervision of the development of electrical control systems and devices. The role also to incorporates problem -solving and testing of equipment to ensure reliability, quality, safety and sustainability of electrical works.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Functions
- Provide strategic design and advice from the outset of any project from an Electrical Engineering perspective.
Operational Functions
Continuous Quality Assurance
- Oversee quality and accuracy of prototype and design drawings as provided by the client and professional service providers (service designs, plans and as-built drawings)
- Research and advise on best practice delivery
- Provide technical input into project implementation plans, standard contractual documentation (best practice, governance items)
- Provide occupation/profession specific quality control during project execution
- Seek to minimise project cost and enhance value for money, while keeping regulatory standards and quality
- Keep abreast of, and advise on, local statutory regulations and manage incorporation of these regulations into relevant programmes
- Project/programme schedule and cost control
Continuous Improvement of Cost, Electrical Engineering, Design and Estimating Services
- Keep abreast of new developments, technologies and energy saving technologies in the field of electrical engineering
- Liaise with external engineering firms and associations regarding documentation, benchmarking rates and alternative procedures to ensure improvements and cost saving
- Optimize standard guides, methods and techniques to evaluate the utilisation of available resources
- Evaluate and identify new initiatives or enhanced/improved products
- Identify and investigate problem areas to recommend possible solutions
- Assist the Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead in conducting internal audits for assurance that standards and procedures are being applied
- Compile and present special reports when required
- Apply engineering principles to devise and deliver new and innovative approaches to solve complex problems
- Use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes
- Preparation of specifications, proposals and other tender documentation
- Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that the Electrical works are done in the correct standardised manner
- Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs of electrical works.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional accreditation with the ECSA is required.
- CAD (REVIT) experience preferred
- Familiar with CIDB & FIPDM
- 8 years or more post qualification working experience
- Driver's License code 08.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- MS Office proficient (including MS Project or similar)
- Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with all stakeholders at all levels including the executive level.
- Creative approach to problem solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view.
- Good understanding of government health delivery practices.
- Building and sustaining relationships
- Ability to transfer skills
- Leading and contributing to team success
Desired Skills:
- MS Office proficient (including MS Project or similar)
- Good understanding of government health delivery practices
