
Principal Electrical Engineer - Expression of Interest
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provision of expert knowledge (discipline specific) to conceptual engineering, pre-feasibility design, (FEL2) basic engineering, (FEL3) and detailed design.
- This would include the interpretation and application of relevant international and national codes and standards and clients specifications.
- Technical direction advice and control of the Electrical Engineering work on projects.
- Liaison with customer discipline representatives to establish technical direction where not provided by the contract, nor in codes and standards.
- Liaison with other project discipline Lead Engineers on technical issues and engineering matters, including the provision of discipline advice on issues not covered by design codes or standards.
- Development and improvement of company standards and design methods, including execution of work in conjunction with other key stakeholders.
- Complete complex electrical design activities, which could include advanced analysis methods.
- General Media and Worley Global participation in discipline activities.
- ures, and suggest/register Process Improvements (PIs) for review and possible implementation
- Complete, analyse, review and/or approve complex electrical design activities and deliverables. This could involve software tools and programs.
- Publish articles in engineering media. Write discipline Goby’s, SEAL bulletins and be active in Global Electrical Discussions.
- Lead Electrical Engineering activities on major, minor and miscellaneous projects and/or providing expert level technical knowledge and guidance in all phases of projects (conceptual engineering, pre-feasibility engineering (FEL2), basic engineering (FEL3) and detailed engineering design).
- Establishing scope of work for each project or proposals.
- Undertake electrical design activities required of the designation, including system and/or equipment calculations, electrical datasheets, engineering requisitions, electrical equipment lists, technical bid evaluations, electrical design criteria, input into the Basis of Design document, SEAL plan input, relevant design drawings and other project documents.
- Support the National Discipline Manager Electrical Engineering to establish the scope of work for projects or proposals, including manpower schedules.
- Schedule and expedite work assigned to the Electrical Engineering team on projects.
- Implement and administer the planning, scheduling, cost control and engineering governance to design during design phases of projects.
- Review and approve technical documentation on projects related to Electrical Engineering.
- Review and comment on vendor data (incl. equipment and packages for compliance to purchase order/contract requirements as well as to integrate equipment into the broader plant.
- Identify and offer recommendations of new technology developments which will be applicable in providing more cost effective facilities or solutions.
- Ensure that at completion of projects, all technical documentation (incl. drawings, specifications, minutes of meetings, etc.) are collated, revised to as-built status and handed over to document control for archiving (i.e. complete and proper close-out of projects).
- Review and approve technical documentation on projects related to Electrical Engineering.
- Review and comment on vendor data (incl. equipment and packages for compliance to purchase order/contract requirements as well as to integrate equipment into the broader plant.
- Identify and offer recommendations of new technology developments which will be applicable in providing more cost effective facilities or solutions.
- Ensure that at completion of projects, all technical documentation (incl. drawings, specifications, minutes of meetings, etc.) are collated, revised to as-built status and handed over to document control for archiving (i.e. complete and proper close-out of projects).
- Coordination and preparation of input to essential Electrical Engineering documents, as defined by the project Discipline Task and Deliverable Plan (DTDP).
- Perform regular customer visits where applicable to the field of work.
- Assist with business development activities and marketing.
- Ensure compliance with specified engineering codes, standards, procedures, quality plans and Worley policies and procedures.
- Undertake technical peer reviews of Electrical Engineering work and deliverables on projects and providing remedial actions and recommendations for improvements
- Assisting in carrying out quality assurance audits/ technical due diligence of contractors and vendors.
- Responsible for the delivery of HSE standards across specialist discipline, including demonstration of leadership in the delivery of safe and Environmentally Sustainable Design (SD) solutions through Safety in Design (SID) manuals.
- Responsible for personal safety and to adhere to safe working practices. Understand, implement and ensure that all legal requirements as required by the occupational Health and Safety Act and/or the Mines Health and Safety Act are incorporated
- Promote cost reduction and productivity enhancing initiatives, including the determination of relative costs of alternative design concepts and establishment of preferred concepts.
- Manage man-hours of Electrical Engineering teams on projects and ensure that quality work is completed on schedule within the available budget.
- Typically will regularly interface with departmental staff and upper management, and frequently with outside customers.
- Responsible for his professional development as engineer.
- Act as mentor to electrical engineers.
- Knowledge sharing
- BSc, BEng, BTech, or MSc in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institute.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.
- Extensive post-qualification experience in electrical engineering, with a strong background in design, operations, and project execution.
- Proven expertise across industries such as Mining, Minerals and Chemicals, Hydrocarbons, Power, and Public Infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects and teams through various phases of execution.
- Focus and belief that Zero Harm is achievable.
- Action orientation/self-starter.
- Building effective business relationships.
- Commitment.
- Customer Focus.
- Drive for results.
- Integrity and trust.
- Analytical.
- Performs under pressure.
- Meets deadlines.
- Technical and Functional Leadership.
- Expert understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge.
- Communication, particularly relationship management and negotiation.
- Participative leader, capable of leveraging the input and experience of the broader team to analyse options and then make decisions as necessary.
- Planning and organising, with strong project management skills.
- Well-developed leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a matrix structure.
- Will be required to visit customer sites, supplier offices/workshops as well as construction sites.
- Will be required to conduct inspections at supplier workshops, as well as conduct inspections on construction sites.
- May be required to travel internationally to other Worley offices, customer and/or supplier sites.