Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION:
The incumbent will be responsible for E&I and control systems project engineering, design, product development, procurement, installation and commissioning of projects; locally and abroad.
 
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:
 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Pr.Eng/Pr.Tech.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

• Minimum of 6 year experience within the field of E&I and control systems engineering and construction.
• At least 4 years plant commissioning experience.

• E&I (HV, MV & LV) and control systems design, deliverables, construction and application in large industrial plants.
• Industry codes/standards and inter departmental practices and procedures.
• In depth understanding of drawings, specifications, networks and communication.
• Pricing, tendering and budgeting principles, tools and control.
• Computer spread sheets and other MS office applications.
• Safety consciousness and application of good practice health and safety.

• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure, results and delivery orientated.
• Organisational skills like planning, project management and prioritising ability.
• Commercial awareness and sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpreted written computer software and be able to design/develop from concept new control systems.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for internal, client and contractor use.
• Innovation in problem solving and creativity with new ideas.
• Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members.
• Team leadership, Team player and interpersonal motivational skills.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Planning, design, specification, costing, procurement, reporting, construction, commissioning and handover on E&I and control system packages.
• Provide technical leadership to all dependent project disciplines.
• Management of suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Maintain the ECSA professional registration and manage own development.