Electrical Engineer at Magaya Mine

job Description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
REPORTS TO- MAINTENANCE MANAGER LOCATION- GADZEMA, CHEGUTU. Overview of the role
The electrical engineer will contribute as a member of the engineering, workshop team ensuring the availability, reliability and performance of mining equipment is optimised and the electrical maintenance plan is achieved to enable production targets to be met in compliance with statutory, safety, health, budget, and environmental requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Developing and updating engineering plans
 Interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications
2. Installation and Maintenance
 Supervising installation and maintenance
 Determining the correct sizes of equipment and cables Determining the correct sizes
of equipment and cables.
 Diagnosis of faults and effect repairs to electrical equipment & field devices.
3. Project Execution
 Work closely with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and timelines.
 Assist in planning and executing electrical and instrumentation projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
 Coordinate with other trades and contractors to ensure seamless project execution. 4. Safety and Compliance
 Statutory inspections & testing of safety devices.
 Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate
potential hazards.
 Promote a culture of safety within the team and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications and Experience

 Degree in Electrical Engineering or instrumentation.
 Post graduate qualification in 33kV substation switching, project management etc will
be an added advantage.
 Completion of a graduate traineeship programs electrical power engineering,
instrumentation
 Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in the mining industry.
 Proficiency in using electrical engineering tools and equipment.
 Strong knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques.