Available Roles at Seriti

The role:

• Is responsible for safe maintenance and repair of equipment and machines in order to ensure the availability and reliability thereof
• Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
• Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Recording of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility
• Ensuring that all planning and productivity requirements are safely achieved
• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to perform in a safe and controlled manner
• Must be prepared to work shifts, overtime and standby duties

Requirements:

• Recognised Electrical Trade Test Certificate

Internal Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with relevant two N2 Trade related subjects as per MQA guideline or N2 with four relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline. N2 trade related subjects will be advantageous.

External Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• Have sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a high regard for safety, regulations and standards
• Proven excellent safety record
• Display good understanding of equipment & tools and uses thereof
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative and a self-starter
• Be able to work in a team, carry out given instructions and give feedback effectively
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Valid K53 driver’s license with own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

 Advantageous:

• Experience in Underground coal mining
• At least 2 years post-trade experience as an Electrician
• HT Switching Certificate
• Gate end box, Genwest/Dimako
• Knowledge of HT Reticulation drawings
• The working of Guduza, Peflo and Microload
• Sound knowledge of PLCs
• Water pumps
• Jet fans
• Safety & Risk Management Course

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Job Description

THE ROLE

• Project Engineers manage and coordinate all aspects of wind farm projects, from planning and design to construction and commissioning, while ensuring compliance with regulations and environmental standards. They work with the development team to deliver efficient, safe, and environmentally sustainable wind energy projects. The Intern Project Engineer role has a learning focus with the expectation of assisting experienced engineers wherever capable.
• This internship is intended to provide graduates with desirable, industry-specific skills while offering them the opportunity to gain confidence in a professional environment. A can-do attitude and strong team spirit are the most vital attribute for applicants to bring to the table. Seriti Green attaches significant importance to culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing wind turbine layouts and energy numbers as requested by project managers and the executive for all projects across the portfolio.
• Work alongside project engineers and lenders’ advisors to ensure that wind data and energy numbers are bankable and acceptable to lenders.
• Liaise with the Windlab WindScape team to ensure ongoing uniformity of work and that international best practices are applied in energy modelling.
• Undertake accompanied site visits to assess proposed turbine and monitoring locations.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of on-site services such as monitoring campaigns, geotechnical assessments and other engineering activities.
• Assist with work required for development approvals (noise assessments, visual impact modelling, mapping, wind turbine layouts etc.).
• Assist with the management of the Seriti Green in-field monitoring portfolio (checking for equipment failure and organising maintenance).
• Assist in providing GIS support/mapping (GIS experience is not a requirement).
• Provide other support for the project engineering and development teams as requested.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Relevant Degree level qualification in Engineering.
• Ensure a minimum aggregate score of 70%.
• Basic knowledge of Python or equivalent coding languages.
• High ethical standards as indicated by Seriti Green safety, personnel, and community values.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to think and act logically on required tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to frequently travel to site at company’s expense.
• Flexibility with regards to working hours to accommodate stakeholder availability and travel requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.

CHARACTER & ATTRIBUTES

• Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity.
• High attention to accuracy and detail.
• Cost-consciousness.
• Improvement mindset when it comes to both oneself and the business’s systems and practices.
• The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on goals and responsibilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable making recommendations around resolving challenges.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to think and act strategically in order to maximize opportunities for the business.
• Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of different levels both inside and outside the organisation and with members of the team being in different locations.
• Team player.
• Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times.
• High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures.
• Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives.
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Applicants should be ready and willing to take on any task assigned to them but should have the self-awareness and candour to make it known when they are not confident in their ability to solve a problem.