PROJECT MANAGER AND DRAUGHTSMAN MV ELECTRICAL IN JOHANNESBURG

Hawker Siddeley Switchgear is located in Kempton Park and is looking for highly qualified and energetic man/woman for its medium voltage Air Insulated Switchgear team. Essential Job Functions: • Analyse customer’s technical specifications regarding the application of HS switchgear products along with associated protection and control systems and design appropriate product solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner • Work independently and/or lead a project team to create all documents for customer approval and manufacturing of Medium Voltage switchgears. Typical documents include: o Panel arrangement o Electrical schematics o Three line drawings o Wiring diagrams o Nameplate schedule • Utilize knowledge of various electrical CAD software packages to complete project work and drive efficiency with process improvements. • Be a technical project leader taking full ownership of the overall deliverables while guiding a team of TECHNICIANS. • Provide factory support during the manufacture of your projects to ensure that the final deliverable is true to your design. • Be a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge of the product and process to help others on the team achieve their goals. • Lead efforts to improve team processes and tools to drive up overall team efficiency. • Understand that job descriptions change over time. You are expected to maintain competence, awareness, and compliance with your job. • Treat all HSS information and customer information in a confidential manner. • Understand and efficiently use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office. Job Requirements: • Electrical Qualification / Draughting Qualification • 5+ years of proven experience working with the design/configuration electrical power distribution products and systems. Preference given to experience with switchgear. • 3+ years of Electrical CAD design/drafting experience with protection and control or engineering firms • Demonstrated experience mentoring jr. drafters with effective knowledge sharing techniques. • Proven track record of innovative thinking and process improvement. • Strong working knowledge of standard protection and control technologies used in medium voltage power distribution products with proven ability to share this knowledge with others. This may include knowledge of SCADA Systems, IEC61850 & DNP3. • Ability to analyse customer’s technical specifications regarding the application of protection and control systems and apply appropriate product solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner. • Ability to read, understand and evaluate electrical schematics to identify errors or potential improvements. • Experience working with and managing bills of materials. • Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done on time and with high quality. • Ability to multitask and manage large workloads and business demands. • Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills. • An ideal candidate is detailed orientated, process driven and able to embrace a culture of quality. Please forward CV to HS Switchgear (Pty) Ltd 231 Element Road, Chloorkop Kempton Park 113 - show phone -