Senior Engineer – O&M (Operations / Solar / BESS / HV / MV)

Job Description:

Our client, a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking a Senior Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of their global team working together towards their vision - Improving our future. As the Senior Engineer you will conduct technical investigations and implement solutions to resolve all technical matters related to operations

and performance of operational plants.

Responsibilities:

Support during Structuring and Execution Phase:

• Establish and approve technical requirements for project documentation (e.g., Functional Requirements, O&M Contracts).
• Align detailed engineering designs with learnings from operational plants and ensure full technical compliance.
• Support FATs, SATs, and commissioning procedures for HV and MV equipment, ensuring safety and performance standards.
• Provide hands-on support during hot commissioning with the EPC team.

Support during Power Production Phase:

• Conduct root cause analysis on balance of plant equipment to improve reliability, efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Ensure technical compliance with internal standards, utility requirements, and supplier specifications.
• Investigate issues on-site and implement solutions for resolving faults.
• Assist with technical matters related to O&M Project Management, Field Services, and scope of work drafting.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• B.Tech/B. Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be registered with ECSA or working towards being professionally registered.
• 5 years+ relevant professional experience, preferably within the Renewables industry.
• Knowledge on the latest advancements in HV and MV equipment.
• Proficient in power system analysis tools such as Power factory and basic knowledge of PSCAD.
• Fluent both written and spoken in English.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Position.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Mitchill Wernich at [email protected]

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Mitchill Wernich

Head of Energy

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.