Country
South Africa
Workplace location
CAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Domain
Industrial Projects
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

As a SCADA Engineer, you would be responsible for the following: 
  • Prepare SCADA functional design specification, configuration and interface requirements as inputs to the Employers Requirements/Specifications
  • Evaluate contractors’ SCADA and power plant system engineering proposals and design.
  • Review contractors’ SCADA and power plant system documentation, incl. as built documentation
  • Witness SCADA factory acceptance and site testing and commissioning
  • Responsible for ensuring integrated SCADA design and compliance to Employers Requirements/Specifications
  • Review quality and test documentation for SCADA systems
  • Secure co-operation and teamwork between different contractors and there with SCADA specialists, SCADA network specialists and SCADA hardware engineers
  • Interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, NERSA, RETEC
  • Provide technical support to the engineering team on SCADA related items.
  • Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
  • The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

Activities

Ideally, as a SCADA Engineer, you would possess the following: 
  • BEng/BSc/BS (Electro-technical or electrical engineering)
  • 3+ years’ experience in a wind and/or PV utility scale project environment.
  • 5+ years’ experience in design and implementation of SCADA and Electrical control systems
  • Practical experience with SCADA technologies, Panel building and grid calculations.
  • Technical knowledge within areas of industrial automation
  • Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of SCADA and Electrical control systems for industrial automation projects
  • Knowledge and experience within area of creating and maintaining technical documentation for SCADA, Network, Process control and data exchange related installations.
  • Understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Africa including the South African Grid Code and Eskom standards
  • Attention to detail required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interest in renewable energy projects
  • Proficient in English
  • Willingness to travel and spend time on site.
  • A valid Driver’s license.

Candidate Profile

As a SCADA Engineer, you would be responsible for the following: 
  • Prepare SCADA functional design specification, configuration and interface requirements as inputs to the Employers Requirements/Specifications
  • Evaluate contractors’ SCADA and power plant system engineering proposals and design
  • Review contractors’ SCADA and power plant system documentation, incl. as built documentation
  • Witness SCADA factory acceptance and site testing and commissioning
  • Responsible for ensuring integrated SCADA design and compliance to Employers Requirements/Specifications
  • Review quality and test documentation for SCADA systems
  • Secure co-operation and teamwork between different contractors and their with SCADA specialists, SCADA network specialists and SCADA hardware engineers
  • Interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, NERSA, RETEC
  • Provide technical support to the engineering team on SCADA related items.
  • Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
  • The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.