Job Vacancy at Aurecon - 2 Positions

Job description

Overall Purpose:

Aurecon’s Energy Unit based in Tshwane is seeking an experienced Electrical Technologist to join our team offering a full design and consulting service to our clients across the African continent with a specific focus on industrial projects including mining, petrochemical, water, ports and harbour and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of low and medium voltage electrical networks,
• Compilation of technical specification, design drawings, technical datasheets and Bill of Quantities,
• Design and Specification of Motor Control Centres and associated schematic designs,
• Low voltage cable sizing and cable route designs,
• Project coordination and interface management with other engineering disciplines and
• Site inspections during construction of the electrical infrastructure.

Key Requirements

• B-Tech in Electrical Engineering,
• 10 years’ experience on the design of Motor Control Centres and low voltage networks,
• Experience in low voltage equipment specification, with attention to developing detailed wiring diagrams, cable schedules and general arrangements drawings,
• Prior experience in electrical design of mining and manufacturing plants,
• Cost Estimates for electrical equipment,
• Well experienced in the Consulting and Mining environment,
• Experienced in working in multi discipline teams,
• The candidate is expected to be able to work independently and provide guidance to younger engineers and
• Commissioning experience of Low Voltage Motor Control Centres.

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Job description

Role Summary

The role will be to serve as a Project Leader / Project manager role to manage any small to medium and complex projects, either mono or multi-disciplinary for the Resources & Manufacturing Unit, based in Tshwane. The incumbent will require to work in Durban either for short or long periods

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client facing
• Project Leader role to integrate all services and act as point of contact with client, contractor and other members of the professional team
• Prepare scope and fee proposals
• Undertake project risk assessments and /or participate in them
• Prepare project programmes and manage progress
• Monitor and manage technical team leaders
• Coordinate between consultants’ design team and client operational team

KEY QUALITIES AND SKILLS:

• Public/private infrastructure/building infrastructure design in the Oil& Gas industry
• Management of mainly mechanical and piping projects but knowledge of other disciplines important
• Experience in Oil and Gas services design essential
• Project and/or Programme management experience is key
• Project administration, cash-flow planning, drawing up of project implementation plans, monthly reporting etc.
• To act as Project Leader and coordinate between disciplines as well as consultant client communication
• Experience in working in an operation environment essential

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 10 – 15 Years of working experience
• BSc Eng Mech or Elect
• Pr.Eng
• PMP
• MS Office suite
• MS Projects