Midrand: Electrical Engineer posted by Manpower Group

• Perform regular equipment inspections to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Oversee 3 yearly electrical maintenance shutdown to ensure time efficiency and appropriate level of maintenance at Energy Centre and MV level. 
• Drive the transformation from preventative maintenance to condition-based maintenance. 
• Make recommendations on which electrical maintenance and inspection functions should be insourced.
• Advise the Maintenance Department to ensure all Electrical systems are maintained in accordance with the company’s standards, International best practices and OEM requirements. 
• Bridge the skills gap between Service Providers and company’s Operations, properly questioning the service provider on suggested repairs.
• Serve as 3rdline escalation for complex technical escalations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve emergencies promptly to minimize impact. 
• Compile Electrical system simulation scenarios and assist with scheduling and completion of the exercises to ensure all teams are practiced in the required emergency responses.  
• Highlight training needs with the L&D Manager and collaborate with him/her to develop and deliver training programs that enhance the Electrical/UPS skills of employees.  
• Deep involvement in RCAs and tracking of correctives, creating a link between operations and design ensuring lessons learnt are adapted nationally under scenario training. 
• Electrical Capacity Management (load balancing, design capacity vs sold capacity, demand, busbar load, phasing on UPS loads, PALs oversold at Power Distribution Panel level, manage trip risk as we approach >95% of capacity, high density racks). 
• Ensure value from the company’s Building Management System as an expert user of BMS reporting, considering trend analysis of alarms and Electrical system incidents to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills requirements: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• High energy level 
• Deep troubleshooting capability 
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, processes and procedures. 
• Good planning skills 
• Proactive problem solver and quick response to potentially critical situations 
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player 
• Conducts oneself professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience 
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development 
• Comprehend, and follow work plans, sequence of operations, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams 
• Coaching and mentoring of technical team members 
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.  
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during emergencies.

Qualifications and experience: 

• Matric qualification 
• Relevant Electrical and UPS certifications or Government Certificate of Competency 
• A Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with SA Council for Professional Engineers 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer 
• Proficient knowledge of Electrical systems, MV, STS, UPS, Transformers etc. 
• Familiarity with energy-efficient practices and technologies
• Experience in the data centre industry or a critical facility is desirable 
• Own transport. Note: may include travel to various sites. Local via own transport.  

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.