Electrical Engineering Technician – Renewable Technical Support
Durban - South Africa
Job Summary
We are seeking a technically minded Electrical Engineering Technician to join a growing business operating within the renewable energy and electrical engineering sector.This is a diverse hands-on support role suited to someone who understands electrical systems and renewable energy environments and is equally comfortable working with technical data engineering teams clients and project activities.The successful candidate will provide technical and engineering support across renewable energy projects assist with the monitoring and handling of electrical system data facilitate project activities and provide ongoing support to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day technical and engineering support to clients and internal teams.
- Monitor extract compile and manage electrical and renewable energy system data.
- Assist with the interpretation and reporting of technical performance information.
- Support the monitoring of grid-connected renewable energy systems and electrical infrastructure.
- Assist with technical troubleshooting and the investigation of system or performance issues.
- Prepare technical reports data summaries and supporting documentation for clients.
- Assist engineers with project planning coordination and implementation.
- Facilitate communication between clients engineers contractors and other project stakeholders.
- Conduct or assist with site inspections and Clerk of Works activities where required.
- Monitor project progress workmanship and compliance with technical requirements.
- Assist with commissioning testing snagging and project close-out activities.
- Review electrical drawings specifications and other technical documentation.
- Maintain accurate project technical and client records.
- Provide ongoing technical support following project implementation.
Personal Attributes
- Qualification in Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field.
- A National Diploma Advanced Diploma BTech or similar technical qualification will be considered.
- Previous experience within renewable energy solar PV power systems electrical infrastructure or a related engineering environment would be highly advantageous.
- Understanding of electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Exposure to grid-connected renewable energy systems metering monitoring systems SCADA power quality or electrical data would be advantageous.
- Strong computer literacy with confidence working with technical data spreadsheets and reporting systems.
- Previous technical support project coordination site supervision or Clerk of Works exposure would be beneficial.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple technical and project-related responsibilities simultaneously.