ABOUT THE ROLE

As a part of our team, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP), which includes.

• Daily visual inspections, monitoring, installation, testing, service, and maintenance activities of the high voltage substation and overhead line (including 33kV and 132kV).
• Preparation and submission of weekly and monthly reports to the Project Manager, who will approve and send it to the client.
• Monitor the power plant through the Monitoring System made available by the Client.
• Record and make available all information or events relating to the operational issues on continual basis.
• Carry out the analysis of the performance of the power plant for the purpose of improving the performance by evaluating performance.
• KPIs on a monthly basis with the assistance of Siemens Energy systems engineer.
• To be based for six months in one of the following areas, or as close as possible to (Garob, Soetwater & Karusa)

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU
Your profile

• An individual holding a National Diploma (University of Technology) qualification, or equivalent NQF level certification as acknowledged by SAQA with 5 years + of relevant experience.
• Experience must include at least 3 years of experience working on MV systems or higher (3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV etc.).
• Understanding of operation & maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) within the HV Transmission sector, i.e., high voltage and/or medium voltage substation electrical equipment and maintenance of light substation electrical works an advantage.
• An ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Driver’s License

Other desirable attributes which assist in the role are:

• Previous experience in similar environment
• Knowledge of Safe Working in a live substation
• Valid ORHVS Certificate (expired would be considered)
• Valid medical test report
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations
• Knowledge of power system protection
• ECSA registration an advantage
• Basic knowledge to compile Scope of Work

Your responsibilities

• Effectively satisfy the customer's needs for operational and preventative maintenance, any updates/upgrades/performance
optimisation, corrective service, installations and/or workshop repairs in accordance with business contractual obligations.
• Provide timely completion of service/monitoring reports.
• Comply with all OH&S policies and service escalation procedures.
• Maintain personal knowledge of safety instructions and operational procedures.
• Be the site-based advocate for Siemens Energy, you will be our clients trusted advisor on technical matters