Electrical Engineer at Hatch

The Role

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve. Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join the Metal team in Johannesburg, South Africa
Hatch has been serving the world’s mining and metals industry with studies, design, engineering, development of innovative technologies, and project and construction management through to commissioning and operations for both greenfield and brownfield facilities. As the mining industry faces new challenges, our focus is on innovation. Join us in helping our clients create measurable improvements to their operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle value chain.

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• Be involved in the Engineering and design of HV primary distribution and reticulation systems, consumer switch yards and switchgear, transformers, large motor power circuits and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems, MCCs, lighting & small power, earthing and lightning protection.

You Bring To The Role

• B.Sc/B Eng Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory) and a Professional Registration with an approved engineering council or other region equivalent (if available), a post-graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment on large projects in the mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, power, infrastructure sectors and/or heavy industrial projects (prefer smelters)
• In depth understanding of at least some of the following electrical design software platforms (tools) for power system modeling and studies, protection coordination schemes, earthing (grounding) studies, etc. e.g. ETAP, DigSilent, CDEGS, EasyPower, SKM
• Sound understanding of principles associated with power quality measurement equipment such as Vectograph or Elspec as well as the interpretation of results and reports
• Aptitude for electrical FEA analysis via tools like Magnet etc. Imperative that the person has an above average understanding of software packages and the use of these to provide technical solutions.
• Sound understanding of regulations, design codes and technical standards
• Experience in energy management systems for metals/mining/process clients to optimize energy usage and generation (this will be an added benefit, but not a must

Why join us?

• Develop innovative solutions
• Think locally, work globally
• Engage with people who make a difference

What we offer you?

• Long term career development
• Work with world class experts
• Flexible work environment.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.