Project Technician - Electrical

PROJECT TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL

Qualification :

National Diploma Electrical Engineering / BTech (Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering)

Minimum of 5 yearsor more relevant work experience

Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) advantageous

Project Management course would be an advantage

Knowledge / Training in Hazardous EX E&I / CompeX would be an advantage

Skills & Requirements :

Advanced computer literacy

Advanced proficiency in MS Word & MS Excel required

Advanced problem solving ability for complex electrical systems

Working in a team

Ability to lead a team of technicians and artisans

Working individually with minimal supervision

Ability to adapt to fast paced environments

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Experience in Marine, Oil & Gas and Mining industry

Traveling offshore and working overtime when required to do so

Drivers licence and own transport required

Project management experience would be an advantage

Offshore Oil & Gas Experience would be an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities

Design, Installation, Troubleshooting, Programming, Servicing and Commissioning of VSD Systems (Siemens, ABB & Danfoss advantageous)

Design, Installation, Troubleshooting, Programming and Commissioning of PLC Systems (Siemens advantageous)

Feasibility studies, conceptual designs and detailed design on Electrical, Electronics and C&I related projects

Design and Commissioning of Switchboards, Motor Control Centres and Remote IO Panels

Test and Commissioning of electrical systems locally and offshore

Compile datapacks and technical reports for completed projects and field service related activities

Support Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support

Complete quotations and costing for projects and supply of equipment

Develop and implement cost-effective solutions for updating existing applications

Experience Required :

Experience with Commissioning and Fault Finding Variable Speed Drives (>

3 years)

Installation, Servicing and Commissioning of ABB, Siemens, Danfoss VSDs

Experience in Design and Commissioning of Electrical, Electronics and C&I projects

Strengths in electrical engineering and control systems backed by training in industrial automation and power generation

Exercise complete understanding of PLC programming to support projects

Participate in the software development with Siemens S7 300, 1200 and 1500 PLC

Develop efficient technical solutions to resolve wide range of generator protection problems

Prepare automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications

Discuss requirements and processes with project managers and developers

Energy Storage Systems and Power Generation

Design of Marine Propulsion Systems

Experience with Vessel Power Management Systems

Marine Generator protection system with PLC interlocking

Experience with Generator Protection Systems

Experience with Digital Excitation Systems

Design of Battery Chargers using DC Drives

Project Management

Reverse engineering

Demonstrated Complex problems solving skills

Solving issues of unknown systems without drawings to help

Experience in the following Software Packages :

Drive Window and Drive Composer

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

TIA Portal, S7 Simatic Manager, Wincc, Starter

VACON NC Drive

Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced proficiency in Word & Excel required)

Microsoft Project

Visio