Job description
The Electrical Engineer is accountable for the management of project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors of Goldwind Africa's projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms (design houses, subcontractors, suppliers).
- Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation; assist with EPC bidding submissions in South Africa and other African countries.
- Clarify and negotiate scope of work/specifications with clients or contractors; identify changes and associated costs.
- Develop and implement engineering systems, tools, documents, and procedures for Goldwind Africa.
- Manage design and documentation reviews with external engineering resources to ensure compliance.
- Support procurement of electrical plant, equipment, and materials from scope development through commissioning.
- Support Project Manager in managing BOP contractor and overseeing construction/commissioning, including Grid Connection and Compliance Testing.
- Follow IMS requirements and contribute to effectiveness through participation and consultation.
- Responsible for QA/QC of engineering, construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning of electrical works.
- Develop project quality plan, method statements, quality procedures, inspection/test plans, and checklists.
- Prepare weekly status reports, two‑week look‑ahead inspection programs, daily inspection reports, and monthly progress reports.
- Verify, inspect, and witness electrical components in substations (transformers, switchgears, panels, UPS, generators, SCADA systems, etc.).
- Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively; confirm PPE availability.
- Participate in EPC contractor progress meetings, interface coordination meetings, and supervise work progress.
Qualification Requirements
- Education Degree: Bachelor and above
- Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology)
- Language: English
- Years of Working: 6
- Related Experience: Not limited
Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional registration (ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technician or candidate eligible to register)
- General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office
- Strong communication and coordination capacity
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods
Professional Certificates
- B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar
- Certificate Level: NQF Level 7
Capability Requirements
- Capability 1: Able to manage and resolve technical and commercial issues
- Capability 2: Understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation management, financial administration
- Capability 3: Good knowledge of Project Office systems
General Capabilities
- Strategy Execution
- System Building
- Inspiring Team
- Accountability
- Open & Innovation - Level 2
- Customer Oriented - Level 2
- Striving for Excellence - Level 2
About this role
About Goldwind
Company Overview
Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
HeadquartersBeijing, China
Founded1998
SizeOver 10,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Projected revenue of $6.7 billion in 2024 (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Their Business
Goldwind focuses on wind energy technology, particularly large wind turbine generators (WTGs), utilizing Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) technology. Of the more than 26,000 turbines produced by the company, over 23,000 are designed with this technology to enhance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs (source: wikipedia.org). Goldwind's products and services span four main areas: turbine manufacturing (R&D, production, and sales of turbines and their components), wind power services (construction, post-warranty maintenance, asset management), wind farm development (development, operation, and sales of wind farms), and other services including solar projects and financial leasing. Goldwind also offers comprehensive solutions from planning, wind resource assessment, feasibility studies, design, bidding, construction to operation and maintenance, claiming to achieve a 10-20% increase in power generation and a 5-10% reduction in costs (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Projects and Achievements
Notable projects by Goldwind include the Daban City Wind Farm in China (the first wind farm established in 1989, using 150kW turbines), the installation of 500MW PMDD turbines by Goldwind Americas in the United States, two projects acquired in Texas totaling 300MW between 2016-2017, and the Penonome I and II wind farms in Panama (managing/operating a total of 270MW). As of the latest statistics, Goldwind's cumulative installed capacity globally exceeds 40GW, with 26,000 turbines installed (source: wikipedia.org). The company develops and operates wind and solar projects worldwide, with its Australian subsidiary owning and operating local assets, having secured a $6 billion low-interest loan from the China Development Bank in 2010 for expansion (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2021, Goldwind announced the successful grid connection of its GW 5S smart turbine (an onshore test unit of over 5 megawatts), marking a technological milestone (source: zoominfo.com). Goldwind maintains a market share of 20-25% in the Chinese turbine market until 2024, with no significant acquisitions, mergers, or financing rounds recorded, except for the $6 billion loan in 2010; the company has received investment-grade credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody's and is the first company in China to issue green bonds (source: wikipedia.org).
Work Environment
Goldwind offers positions across turbine manufacturing (R&D, engineering, production), wind power services (construction, maintenance, asset management), and wind farm development (project development, operation), with over 1,000 R&D engineers among its more than 10,000 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Recruitment primarily occurs at the Beijing headquarters, Urumqi, Chicago in the USA, and other cities; although recent employee growth metrics have been tracked, there is no specific recruitment information available (source: goldwindamericas.com). The company culture emphasizes stakeholder interests (employees, customers, suppliers, communities), implementing talent marketization from 2006-2010 and professional management restructuring from 2011-2015 (source: wikipedia.org).
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