Senior Engineer/Team Lead at Proconics

Purpose:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer/Team Lead, you will work closely with the Senior Manager of

Electrical Engineering, ensuring that your team are aligned with the Department’s objectives

executing projects and responsible for all aspects of engineering to ensure the successful

development of electrical deliverables, as well as interfacing with other disciplines.

Qualifications/Experience and Requirements:

• B. Eng/B Sc (Eng) in Electrical Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• More than 7 years’ experience.
• Experience in leading an engineering team in a basic and detailed design function.
• LV & MV Detail Design Engineering background – Distribution board design, electrical panel & system design, switchgear, and auxiliary system design.
• Knowledge and mastery of petrochemical and industry design specifications, standards, legislation, and international best practices.
• Ability to supervise, guide, and lead the electrical engineering team and to continuously
• update the philosophy on generating quality engineering deliverables as per client and business requirements.
• Construction and commissioning exposure.
• Understanding of other engineering disciplines’ processes and how to integrate with other disciplines’ interfaces.
• Affinity for and experience in business management of a sub-group in a professional service company.
• Driver’s License and/or means of transport.

Required outputs and responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing results through a team.
• Responsible for the development of engineering design solutions to support projects and clients as part of the services the Vanderbijlpark team renders.
• Development of basic and detailed design deliverables effectively and efficiently within engineering budget, on time, and to sufficient quality.
• Liaise with client to gain insight into problem statements/scope definition of design requirements.
• Attend weekly or monthly progress meetings internal and external.
• Planning and prioritizing design efforts to ensure effective delivery to projects.
• Skill sharing and development of team members.
• Driving interfacing between other disciplines.
• Compiling tenders and quotations for new projects. Responsible for business development, introducing new and retaining existing clients to Proconics to be able to secure work.
• Take responsibility for your development and stay ahead of the industry standard, including maintaining your registration with professional bodies.
• Willing to travel outside of Vanderbijlpark for work at times.

Personal attributes:

• Professional approach to problem-solving and interpersonal relationships.
• Flexibility in approach to find fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Affinity to managing for results.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.