About this role
Basic Information
- Job Title: Electrical Quality Engineer
- Department: Goldwind Africa Region Center
- Job Family: Technical
- Sub Job Family: Technical
- Working Language: English
Internal Working Relationships: Construction Manager, Project Manager, Head Quarter Engineering (Civil and Electrical), WTG Engineers and Technicians, Quality Manager
External Working Relationships: Customer, Customer Owners Engineer, Electrical Contractors, Equipment Suppliers, Design Consultants
Job Description Guideline:
The Electrical Engineer is accountable for the management of project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors of Goldwind Africa’s projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms (design houses, subcontractors, suppliers).
- Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation; assist with EPC bidding submissions in South Africa and other African countries.
- Clarify and negotiate scope of work/specifications with clients or contractors; identify changes and associated costs.
- Develop and implement engineering systems, tools, documents, and procedures for Goldwind Africa.
- Manage design and documentation reviews with external engineering resources to ensure compliance.
- Support procurement of electrical plant, equipment, and materials from scope development through commissioning.
- Support Project Manager in managing BOP contractor and overseeing construction/commissioning, including Grid Connection and Compliance Testing.
- Follow IMS requirements and contribute to effectiveness through participation and consultation.
- Responsible for QA/QC of engineering, construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning of electrical works.
- Develop project quality plan, method statements, quality procedures, inspection/test plans, and checklists.
- Prepare weekly status reports, two‑week look‑ahead inspection programs, daily inspection reports, and monthly progress reports.
- Verify, inspect, and witness electrical components in substations (transformers, switchgears, panels, UPS, generators, SCADA systems, etc.).
- Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively; confirm PPE availability.
- Participate in EPC contractor progress meetings, interface coordination meetings, and supervise work progress.
Qualification Requirements:
- Education Degree: Bachelor and above
- Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology)
- Language: English
- Years of Working: 6
- Related Experience: Not limited
Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional registration (ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technician or candidate eligible to register)
- General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office
- Strong communication and coordination capacity
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods
Professional Certificates:
- B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar
- Certificate Level: NQF Level 7
Capability Requirements:
- Capability 1: Able to manage and resolve technical and commercial issues
- Capability 2: Understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation management, financial administration
- Capability 3: Good knowledge of Project Office systems
General Capabilities:
- Strategy Execution
- System Building
- Inspiring Team
- Accountability
- Open & Innovation – Level 2
- Customer Oriented – Level 2
- Striving for Excellence – Level 2