Electrical Engineer

Job Title

Electrical Engineer – ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal / External)

Kathu – Northern Cape

• Reports to:
  
  Engineering Manager
• Department:
  Engineering
• Hay Level: HL 15

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, accelerating the transition towards a carbon‑neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. Every year ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net‑zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

• Renewables & Flex Power
• Local Energy Infrastructures
• Networks
• Supply & Energy Management

Kathu Operations is a 100 MW greenfield Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project with parabolic trough technology and a molten‑salt storage system that allows 4.5 hours of thermal energy storage, limiting the intermittent nature of solar energy.

• Ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of all electrical systems and assets at the plant;
• Apply best, safest, sustainable, and timely maintenance practices to achieve plant operational targets;
• Maintain compliance with electrical engineering standards, safety regulations, and company procedures;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plant availability and minimize downtime;
• Provide technical leadership and coordination of electrical maintenance activities;

• Evaluate electrical systems, designs, and installations;
• Ensure availability and reliability of electrical assets through effective maintenance practices;
• Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and electrical engineering codes;
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate electrical technicians (direct hires and contractors);
• Ensure compliance with maintenance plans, Maximo CMMS procedures, and O&M requirements;
• Supervise all electrical equipment on site, including routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and fabrication work;
• Analyze and resolve complex electrical engineering issues related to equipment failures and system inefficiencies;
• Review vendor documentation, maintenance manuals, and spare parts lists;
• Draft and update electrical procedures required for plant operations;
• Participate in Maximo (CMMS) development, implementation, and ongoing optimization;
• Ensure electrical maintenance activities comply with company standards, specifications, OEM recommendations, and contract terms;
• Assist with preparation of maintenance budgets, work cost estimates, purchase orders, and contracts;
• Evaluate maintenance cost and progress reports and submit analysis to the Maintenance Manager;
• Recommend and implement new maintenance plans, procedures, and schedules;
• Participate in scheduled plant shutdowns and turnarounds;
• Manage, guide, and supervise electrical maintenance personnel and contractors;
• Support training and development of Electrical Technicians with approval from the Maintenance Manager;
• Conduct frequent on‑site inspections to ensure proper execution of work;
• Oversee and coordinate daily maintenance and troubleshooting activities;
• Identify failure causes and manage emergency repairs efficiently;
• Coordinate maintenance planning with the Planner to ensure availability of materials and resources;
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time and accurately recorded in Maximo;
• Participate in performance improvement and cost reduction initiatives;
• Identify plant design or installation defects and implement corrective modifications;
• Take proactive actions to reduce equipment downtime and improve plant availability;
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including C&I, to support continuous plant operation;
• Demonstrate competency in high, medium, and low voltage system integration;
• Promote safe electrical switching, testing, and maintenance practices;
• Promote safe use of electrical power tools, instruments, and testing equipment;
• Adhere to OEM requirements for electrical calibration, testing, and maintenance procedures;
• Identify operational trends, perform root cause analysis,…