Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the manufacturing plant in Mogwase. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a manufacturing plant on the Mogwase side of North West.

• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
• Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
• Set and test protection relays and keep settings records

• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
• Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
• BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications

• Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
• Protection or HV operating authorisation
• PLC programming certification

• Flexible hours on design days
• Clear path to associate or senior engineer
• Vehicle allowance for site work

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