YOUR ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Company Project Director in the coordination of Engineering, as required during the FEED and detail design phases of the Project.

This role is reporting to the Project Director.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role will require the Electrical Engineer to take a lead role in the performance of the following key activities, but not limited to;

COMPANY focal point within contractor’s office for piping and layout discipline. Meet regularly with contractor lead electrical engineer to track issues to closure and oversee progress. Provide regular reports to senior management

Review and comment contractor deliverables within the EDMS ensuring overall document submission is technically compliant

Collaborate with contractor to develop detailed load list

Review with contractor and agree specifications and datasheets for Electrical equipment including Low and High Voltage Switchgear, Power Transformers and Power electronics (VSD’s and Thyristor Controllers) and Power Management Systems

Determine optimal electrical generation and distribution configuration and use power system studies to validate the design

Review and approve contractor single line diagrams and protection & metering diagrams

Provide guidance and review of the electrical plant layout, space planning and electrical distribution and equipment layout requirements.

Support contractor activities to manage procurement activities for all major electrical equipment

YOUR PROFILE:

Minimum ten years project engineering with some relevant Client experience

Mining/chemical plant design experience

Familiarity with UK, European, American, and international standards applicable to the chemical industry

A combination of strong technical knowledge, analytical and innovative skills, commercial recognition, and proactive project management

Conversant with International standards and execution best practice

A strong supporter and champion of HSE standards and good practice

Ability to lead the Electrical discipline on projects including budget & schedule control / monitoring and reporting

Proven ability for equipment specification and selection and in ensuring compliance from the suppliers, preferably within an EPC contracting organization including Technical Bid Analysis, Vendor drawing review and attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests

Good working knowledge of ETAP or other power studies software is an advantage

Experience in doing proposal and manhour estimating is an advantage

Good interpersonal, organization skills and ability to work independently are essential.

Good communication skills both written and verbal and an aptitude for taking initiatives are essential, as is the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Thorough understanding of the risks and the technical/commercial issues associated with the development of mining and chemical plant projects.

Proven track record of result deliveries in challenging project environments.

Strong capabilities in problem solving in complex project and business environments

Experience in working within a multi-cultural environment

Perfect English language skill is required