Electrical Engineer

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer passionate about innovation in transformer design, manufacturing, and managing projects. Join our team and shape the future of energy solutions! Reporting to the Director: Production: The primary responsibilities will be to analyze and optimize manufacturing and industrial processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.This includes process designing, troubleshooting, process optimisation, process analysis, process documentation, quality control, project management, process automation, and quality assurance.The successful candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement process improvement initiatives, and contribute to the overall success of our organization. Duties: Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Evaluate shortcomings and areas for development in the technical team and make recommendations to improve.Check and verify installation designs and installation methods, fault levels & equipment specifications for projects when required.Assist with designs where required.Ensure that all designs incorporate the appropriate safety standards and that all activities comply with company and statutory procedures.Research of new technologies, materials & processes relevant to our business.Technically conversant with all aspects of a problem/solution to supervise and/or coordinate technical investigations by internal parties.Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.Customer liaison, MV project design, proposals, and sign-off.Assist with MV and LV projects.Assist with generator projects.Participate in PV and battery storage projects.Participate in cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative measures.Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.Compiled and maintained project plans using MS Project and GANT Charts.Responsible for staff management and development. Specific Work Experience: Electrical Fault Level Calculations.Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Protection Systems and calculations.Grounding system design and calculations.Electrical equipment knowledge and experience in LV and MV installations, i.e., transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.Understanding of distribution transformer design, including requirements for Solar, Wind, and convertor-type units.Understanding of harmonics in an electrical network, mitigation, and analysis.Knowledge of SABS 10142 (Partes 1 and 2) wiring of premises.Understanding of distribution transformer design, including requirements for solar, wind, and convertor-type units.Understanding of harmonics in an electrical network, mitigation, and analysis.Investigate and analyze functionality issues on site the earth fault tripping of RD3 earth fault relay on PV systems.Design and/or project knowledge of dry-type Minisub (cast resin).Design and implement new technology, e.g., expansion on transformer protection panel duplication of HMI display on cell phone, PC, or tablet. Requirements:
BSc Eng or B Eng (Electrical)Professional registration with ECSAGovernment Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantageMV design experience5 - 8 years in a senior capacity in manufacturing, design, and projects environment