Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is accountable for the management of project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers and constructors of Goldwind Africa's projects.

Job Duties

• Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms, including but not limited to design houses, electrical construction subcontractors, main electrical components suppliers etc.;
• Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation thereof, assist with bidding submission under EPC scope for wind farms in South Africa and other African countries;
• Clarify and negotiate with client or contractor about the scope of work and specifications, identify changes and associated cost;
• Develop and implement Engineering systems, tools, documents and procedures for the Goldwind Africa;
• Manage design and documentation reviews in conjunction with external engineering resources for electrical balance of plant and self-build works to ensure compliance with project objectives and requirements;
• Support the procurement of electrical plant, equipment and materials from scope development through tender manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning and documentation, including resolution of supply issues;
• Support the Project Manager in managing the BOP contractor, and in overseeing construction and commissioning phase of the project including Grid Connection and Grid Compliance Testing;
• Follow relevant IMS requirements, contribute to the effectiveness of IMS through participation, communication and consultation
• Responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality control of Engineering, Construction, Pre-Commissioning and commissioning of Electrical.
• Develop Project quality plan, Method Statement, Quality Procedures, Inspection & Test Plan, and Inspection checklist for Procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning according to Project Quality requirements
• Preparing weekly status report, Two weeks look ahead inspection program, Daily Inspection Report and Monthly Progress Report to submit to Client.
• Verify, inspect and witness of all electrical components in substations (transformers, HV & LV switchgears, RTCC, Relay Control Panel, lighting DB, HVAC DB, 110V DC Battery charger. bus-bars, auto change over switches, voltage regulators, UPS, distribution panels, MCC panels, generators, Scada Systems.
• Ensures that all commissioning activities are completed in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. Confirms/arranges suitable PPE is available to all personnel under him.
• Participating in regular on-site EPC Contractor progress meetings, at interface coordination meetings and attend other project meetings as required. Supervise and prepare the work progress, number of contractor personnel and equipment available on site and other related items identified in the scope of work of the EPC SubContractor

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor Degree Major/background and electrical engineering Professional registration
• Strong capacity of communication and coordination
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Must be registered or in the process of registering as a Professional body
• Must have general knowledge of Design and simulation softwares as well as proficiency in MS Office