Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy / Construction

VRH Power • Full-time • Pretoria • 2d ago

Introduction

VRH Power, focusing on renewable energy and based in Centurion, is looking for Electrical Engineers to specialize in Substations, DX/IPP and Overhead Lines. The ideal candidate will have in-depth electrical, civil and mechanical engineering experience, due to the nature of construction projects.

The Electrical Engineers will manage all aspects of engineering projects (based on the candidate's scope of work: substations, DX/IPP or OHL), from start to finish to ensure they are completed on time and within budget, alongside the Site Management Team. The position will be based in Centurion but will be required to do regular traveling to sites across RSA and Africa.

The ideal candidate would be eager to get their hands dirty while doing site visits, be hands-on, take initiative, doing problem solving along with site management. Excellent people skills will take you a long way in this company to ensure great team and client relationships.

VRH Power is looking for Electrical Engineers who are teachable, as they will have the opportunity to work closely with management.

Candidates with zero of few years of experience are also welcome to apply for this position, as they will have the opportunity to develop themselves.

Duties & Responsibilities

** Depending on your level of expertise and skills, the below responsibilities will be tailored to accommodate your opportunity for growth in the Renewable Energy and Construction Industry.**

1 Stakeholder Management

Manage and maintain relationships through regular contact with Directors, Site Staff, Support Divisions, Design Office, Customers and Suppliers
Projects:

*Produce project plan to Business Unit Manager (MS Project Plan)

*Prepare bi-weekly report on project performance

Tenders:

*Present completed tenders to Divisional Director

2 Project Management - Planning, Design & Execution:

Manage all aspects of at least (but not limited to) one significant engineering project from start to finish
Development of a detailed Project Plan aligned to overall deliverables and Project life cycle:

*Participate in the project handover meeting

*Manage the Design Process and organize relevant meetings

*Define the scope of projects and resulting implementation plans

*Define, in consultation with managers, the benefits, costs, key result areas and success criteria for defined projects

*Define project stages and the objectives and costs associated with each stage

*Create, maintain and utilize detailed project schedule, in order to complete project within budget and contractual delivery

*Identify & Manage resources required at each project stage to meet project objectives and negotiate the release of these resources

*Arrange and procure major and minor equipment (including secondary resources) according to the project plan

*Prepare, approve and track orders

*Arrange and conduct the handover and monthly meeting to site staff

*Arrange and secure transportation and /or shipping services

*Negotiate, secure and manage the services of Sub Contractors within levels of authority

Manage FAT
Track Project Plan, adjust plan accordingly when required

3 Project Management: Monitoring & Report:

Monitor and report on project progress in a structured manner, drawing particular attention to deviations from the original project plan with regards to schedule and cost
Monitor and report on financials relating to overall Project : Cash flow, Supplier Invoices, Customer Invoices, Debtors, Sureties Bonds, Guarantees
Record and keep proceedings of each meeting and file according to quality system to ensure accessibility
Maintain and update project plan
Direct and control the project to ensure that the team achieve their objectives and that the best possible use is made of available resources
Meetings with client as required
Regular site visits
Prepare and handover manuals to client
Project post-mortem

4 Project Tenders:

Manage entire tendering process for (but not limited to) small tenders
Attend site inspections and meetings
Assist in the preparation of medium to large tenders
Evaluate and manage Tender clarifications
Prepare budget estimates
Ensure all Technical- Commercial- & Contractual requirements are adhered to
Tender Returnable:

*Analyse and complete technical schedules

*Prepare Tender Drawings

*Compile plant & labour histograms

*Compile Organograms

5 Risk Management:

Responsible for complete contracts Management
Ensure SHEQ compliance:

*Close out PI's

*Ensure Reporting of all incidents and near-misses

*Ensure legal appointments are done

*Notification to department of labour on Construction commencement

*Ensure completion of quality sheets

*Ensure Environmental compliance

Plan around possible Project Risks:

*Provide sufficient Security on Site

*Arrange for necessary Transportation

*Arrange and manage Shipping services / facilities

*Ensure Arrangement of Work Permits

*Arrange Insurance

Plan around possible Financial risk:

*Manage ROE, CPA and LC risks

*Communicate and manage Early warnings

*Raise and approve Variation orders

6 Customer Perspective

Communication to Internal Customers:

*Provide Divisions with accurate information, specifications and designs, to enable deliverance of accurate relevant information for the tender and high quality designs

Communication to External Customers:

*Provide outsourced service provider with accurate specifications and designs, to enable deliverance of accurate price and data information for the tender and high quality designs (supplier function)

7 Financial Focus