Engineer Prof Civil - (Palmiet PS)

Introduction

Position: Engineer Prof Civil - (Palmiet PS) Task Grade: P13 Area of Specialization: To sustain and enhance the performance, safety and reliability of geotechnical assets and associated civil infrastructure through geotechnical investigations, monitoring, analysis, design reviews, slope stability assessments, foundation evaluations and geotechnical risk management. Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Department: Civil Engineering Location: Palmiet PS, Grabouw

Job description

Behavioural
o Integrity
o Honesty
o Trustworthiness
o Professionalism

Leadership
o Team player

Knowledge
o National and international engineering codes and standards
o Plant fundamental policies
o Root cause analysis
o Research
o Eskom processes and governance documentation
o Geotechnical investigations, site assessments and data interpretation.
o Soil and rock mechanics.
o Foundation engineering and geotechnical design principles.
o Slope stability assessments, earthworks and erosion control.
o Geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation.
o Knowledge of applicable geotechnical engineering standards, specifications and risk management principles.
o Exposure to dams, hydroelectric facilities, power generation infrastructure or large civil engineering projects will be advantageous.

Skills
o Communication
o Computer literacy
o Analytical
o Leadership
o Financial
o Negotiation
o Investment decision making

Key Responsibilities

Optimize allocated plant performance.
· Identify and resolve problematic plant issues.
· Manage plant modifications.
· Manage engineering projects.
· Provide technical advice and assistance.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

· B Sc/B Eng Degree in Civil Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits

Experience:
· Completed training programme for graduates or 2 years related engineering experience

Professional Registration:
· ECSA as a Candidate Engineer