South Africa Job Openings

WSP Africa

Principal Engineer: Thermal Power Plants

Midrand

FULL TIME

September 12, 2024

Company Description
WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Job Description
WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Thermal Power Plant Engineer who will function as a senior technical consultant for gas turbine and gas engine projects in Southern Africa and also able to support the international business as required.
Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
Up to 10% travel to clients, sites and manufacturers premises is envisaged. The role will require foreign travel, specifically travel within Africa.
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
Qualifications and Experience Required:

BSc Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Degree
8+ years’ experience on gas turbines and gas engines in simple and combined cycle
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
ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

Minimum 8 years' experience in thermal power plants
Ability to work within a team of engineers
Good communication skills
Good technical report writing skills
Ability to manage time, quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints
Ability to coordinate and manage projects
Ability to work under pressure
Must be able to function independently

Additional Information
What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

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