Principal Engineer - Electrical

WSP is looking for an experienced and passionate Power Generation who will function as a technical consultant for gas turbine/gas engine projects, Programme manager/Engineering manager for Eskom projects in Southern Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing and performing high quality technical advisory works

Project Management and interfacing between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil and control and instrumentation);

Prepare functional designs, specifications and tender documents for thermal power plant projects to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and also internationally

Review detailed designs from OEM s or EPC s submitted by contractors

Site audits and inputs to Project Scoping

Assessment of the technical performance of thermal power plants

Provide project engineering support during the execution phase of thermal generation projects including responding to technical queries, factory inspections and testing of materials and monitoring progress of construction on site

Preparation of proposals for consultancy services

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you

Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm

Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

BSc or BEng Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Degree

15+ years experience in thermal power plants

Experience with organizational strategy formulation

Experience with business process design

An in-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding power plant modelling, design, construction supervision and commissioning

Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers and banks

An in-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding gas infrastructure in Southern Africa

Proven experience in business development

Knowledge of various OEM gas turbines and gas engines models

International thermal power plant project development and delivery experience

Past experience covering a range of thermal power plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring / inspections)

Knowledge of thermal plant modelling software - including Thermoflow