Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal / External)

• Position Title:
  
  Electrical Engineer
• Reports to:
  
  Engineering Manager
• Department:
  Engineering
• Hay Level: HL 15
• Location:
  
  Kathu – Northern Cape

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition whose purpose is to accelerate 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. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses.

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.

ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:

• Renewables & Flex Power – Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures – Supporting customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks – Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management – Leveraging ENGIE’s global energy assets to deliver secure sustainable energy to customers.

• 15 years presence in South Africa
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 16 GW in operation
• Over 300 professionals
• Developed, built and operated the first H₂ plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
• Founding member of the Hydrogen Valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites
• Growth Market for ENGIE

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/Wind/BESS) – in construction

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.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• 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 optimisation.
• Ensure electrical maintenance activities comply with company standards, specifications, OEM recommendations and contract terms.
• Assist with preparation of maintenance budgets,…