Senior Electrical Engineer at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

• Reporting to the Engineering Lead in Technical Services, the Senior Electrical Engineer will be the primary contact for the Refinery on electrical technical and design related matters. The role interfaces with other departments as a subject matter expert (SME) and to identify synergies of benefit for the Cape Town Refinery.
• The Senior Electrical Engineer will be the primary contact for the Refinery on electrical technical and design related matters.

Tasks will include but is not limited to:

• Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert for Cape Town Refinery.
• The Electrical Engineer will support compliance with Electrical Safe Work Practices Standards.
• Provide input into Astron technical standards and procedures.

Performs and or review designs for including but not limited to:

• Electrical distribution systems (LV & MV)
• Power system protection, metering and control systems
• Motor control centers
• Motor starters
• Motors
• Generators
• VSD applications
• Lighting
• Cathodic protection
• Earthing & lightning protection
• UPS installations
• Substations
• Transformers
• Cables
• Switchgear
• Distribution boards
• General electrical installations
• Electrical and Instrumentation interfaces
• The Senior Electrical Engineer will support Capital Projects as the Astron Engineering resource.
• Participating in constructability reviews for project and maintenance activities relevant to electrical installations and be part of project teams accepting installations and participating in commissioning activities as required.
• Participating in multiple single and multi-disciplinary projects, managing safety, cost, schedule and quality of installation.
• Manage deviations on electrical specifications and standards.
• Resolve technical issues with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Participating in manufacturing meetings with vendors and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Aligns work priorities in line with Refinery Business objectives.
• Supports the Reliability & Maintenance Department with technical problem solving and investigations.
• Plant support.
• Perform standby for technical electrical resource as required.
• Turnaround technical support
• Support reduction in Total Cost of Ownership by contributing technical knowledge and expertise.
• Support management of change (MOC) process.
• Manage the interfaces with external organizations including local authorities and Eskom.
• Maintain competency to enable effective mentoring and coaching.
• Mentor graduates and interns.
• Senior electrical engineer shall assume the responsibility of the General Machines Regulation 2(7a) competent personnel appointee in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations to ensure the electrical installations are designed and installed to comply with the Electrical Installation Regulations and new electrical plant and machinery is safe to use.

Professional Qualification and Certifications required:

• University degree - BSc Eng (Elec) or BEng (Elec)
• At least 8+ years working experience in the Projects and Engineering environment for Refinery / Terminals or Oil and Gas Facilities, with strong site experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards e.g. SANS 10142, IEC, EX Standards
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations applicable to Electrical Installations
• Sound experience with electrical installations in hazardous areas and relevant regulations & standards
• Strong technical knowledge on motors, transformers, protection, LV/MV switchgear, earthing, power cables, power electronics and associated standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional registration with ECSA
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantage                                                                                              

Work Experience:

• Preferably experienced in the oil & gas environment
• Design of electrical networks
• Specification, procurement, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Fault finding and root cause analysis