Senior Engineer (Rosherville) ERI at Eskom Communications

Minimum Requirements

• MSc/MEng Electrical Engineering with minimum Five (5) years’ related experience
• BSC/BEng Electrical Engineering with minimum Eight (8) years’ related specialised experience.
•  Will be required to achieve ECSA Pr Eng registration within Three (3) years of appointment or have an action plan in place to achieve this which will be evaluated by the Engineering Manager and Chief Design Engineer.

Experience:

• Experience specifically related to Transformer design.
• Experience specifically related to Mechanical Design using modern FEA Modelling, Thermodynamic and Fluid dynamic Modelling, 3D scanning and knowledge of high temperature steels.
• Experience must include Mentoring of Trainee Engineer or Design Engineer.
• Advanced computer skills including Ms word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point, Ms Projects, CAD and FEA Software (SolidWorks, Nastran, Patran, Marc or Similar).
• Experience of Quality Management Systems and relevant ISO standards.
• Experience of the OHSA, Construction  and Environmental regulations.

Skills and Competencies

• Above average technical competency in the field of maintenance, refurbishment and design of Power Transformers.
• Extensive knowledge of Transformer design principles and applications.
• High level of proficiency utilizing trfr design packages that include mechanical, electrical and thermal analysis.
• High level of proficiency using CAD Software such as SolidWorks.
• Above average strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of management skills.
• High level investigative skills and technical negotiating skills.
• High level of computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project and CAD.
• Effective English communication skills and able to communicate at all levels in the organisation.

Knowledge:

• Above average engineering and technical knowledge of Power Transformers, related components and systems.
• Be able to validate trfr winding specifications, crossover drawings, including impedance calculations and modelling of windings and insulation details to conform with requirements.
• Fully understand and interpret electrical test results that include HV and LV testing.
• Knowledge of transformer failure mechanisms and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of transformer maintenance requirements and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant ISO Standards.
• Knowledge of the OHSA, construction regulations and environmental regulations.

Attributes:

• The incumbent must have the ability to work accurate, pay attention to detail, work alone or in a team, be able to solve complex mathematical problems and recommend Engineering solutions which are practicable and implementable.
• The incumbent will be required to travel extensively nationally based on business requirements.
• Must have the ability to effectively lead and direct a team of engineers.

SHEQ Responsibilities:

• Continuous Improvement ensure that your administration document is current and includes your SHEQ objectives ensure that all legal appointment is valid and in place your area of control.
• SHE Compliance as a section 8 & 9 appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employer as contemplated in the occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointment are valid and in place for your area of control.
• Reduce rework: Measure and report on rework vs revenue for your department on a monthly basis and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover.
• ISO and OHSAS certification Ensure that all activities are carried out as per the documented processes and comply with the requirements of ISO and OHSAS certification.
• Audit rating maintain an audit score of less than 2 and or receive no major audit findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and reliable engineering service related to Power Transformers.
• Check and verify trfr winding specifications, crossover drawings, including impedance calculations and modelling of windings and insulation details to conform with requirements.
• Reviewing and approval of drawings, scope of work, process quality plans and specifications relating to Power Transformer equipment.
• Design alterations and modifications to power transformers and related equipment
• Lead and perform technical Investigations into power transformer failure and problems encountered during the repair process.