Overview
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Midrand, South Africa at Manpower Group
Main functions of the Job:
- Performregularequipmentinspections toidentifyand address potential issues proactively.
- Oversee3 yearly electrical maintenance shutdownto ensure time efficiencyandappropriate levelofmaintenanceat Energy Centreand MV level.
- Drive thetransformationfrom preventative maintenance to condition-based maintenance.
- Make recommendations onwhichelectrical maintenance and inspection functionsshould beinsourced.
- Advise the Maintenance Department to ensure all Electrical systems aremaintainedin accordance withthe company’s standards,International bestpracticesand
OEM requirements.
- Bridge the skills gap between Service Providers and company’s Operations, properly questioningthe service provider on suggested repairs.
- Serve as 3rdline escalation for complex technical escalations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve emergencies promptlytominimize impact.
- Compile Electrical system simulation scenarios andassistwith scheduling and completion of the exercises to ensure all teams are practiced in the required emergency responses.
- Highlight training needs with the L&D Manager and collaborate with him/herto develop and deliver training programs that enhance the Electrical/UPS skills of employees.
- Deep involvement in RCAsand tracking of correctives, creating a link betweenoperationsand designensuring lessons learnt are adapted nationally under scenario training.
- Electrical Capacity Management(load balancing, design capacity vs sold capacity, demand, busbar load, phasing on UPS loads, PALs oversold at Power Distribution Panel level, manage trip risk as we approach >95% of capacity, high density racks).
- Ensure value fromthe company’s Building Management Systemas an expert user of BMSreporting, consideringtrend analysis of alarms and Electrical system incidents toidentifyimprovement opportunities.
Skills requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High energy level
- Deep troubleshooting capability
- Ability to read and understand technical documents,processes and procedures.
- Good planning skills
- Proactive problem solver and quickresponse to potentially critical situations
- Ability to work independently & a positive team player
- Conducts oneself professionally,exhibitshigh levelsof tolerance and patience
- Responsible for continued learning and self-development
- Comprehend, and follow work plans, sequence of operations, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams
- Coaching and mentoring of technical team members
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during emergencies.
Qualifications and experience:
- Matric qualification
- Relevant Electrical and UPS certificationsor Government Certificate of Competency
- A Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Registered with SA Council for Professional Engineers
- Minimum of 5years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer
- Proficient knowledge of Electrical systems,MV,STS, UPS, Transformersetc.
- Familiarity with energy-efficient practices and technologies
- Experience in the datacentreindustry or acritical facilityis desirable
- Own transport.
Note:
may include travel to various sites. Local via own transport.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Title: Electrical Engineer
Company: Manpower Group
Location: Midrand, South Africa
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