Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Technologist with over seven years of expertise in Substation RTU, Telecontrol, and SCADA systems, and a proven track record in the design, testing, commissioning, and delivery of substation automation projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering knowledge and hands-on experience in providing technical solutions, conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and supporting projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
What you'll do:
- Design, testing and commissioning of substation automation systems.
- Engineering services to customer and internal projects
- Mentoring and coaching of junior staff.
- Accreditation of trainees on testing of substation automation systems
- Assistance for Business development processes and customer requirements
- Verify and assist with engineering solutions during project execution
- Factory Acceptance Testing of projects completed before delivery
Your Expertise:
- Function related experience: More than 7 years’ experience with Substation RTU/Telecontrol/SCADA systems
- Project experience: 5 years
- Knowledge of SCADA protocols
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
- Computer literacy with good working knowledge of relevant OEM product software.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Strong technical document writing skills.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated solutions
- Basic knowledge of protection systems
Qualifications:
- Essential Qualifications:
- Matric Certificate
- Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Technologist.
- Computer programming related course (Python,/C#/C++)
- Project Management related course
- Basics Power Systems Protection related course