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Commissioning Engineer

Juwi

Juwi

Cape Town, South Africa
Posted on Apr 16, 2025

Commissioning Engineer

  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Work experience
  • Engineer
  • Project Management, Product Management

Ready to achieve great things together?

We are looking for a talented Commissioning Engineer in Cape Town (or site location), South Africa to join our dynamic EPC Project Management team. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

full time - limited

Your contribution to the energy transition

As a Commissioning Engineer you play a crucial role in ensuring that systems, equipment, and facilities are properly installed, tested, and functioning as intended. You will be actively involved in commissioning of Solar PV and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects in various countries within the EMEA region. You can look forward to the following tasks.

You:
  • Execute and/or supervise through internal and external stakeholders, all the activities and tests related to commissioning of the Renewable Energy Plant in compliance with the approved Commissioning Plan, protocols and procedures and ensure that warranty conditions and suppliers obligations are fulfilled
  • Supervise the tests and commissioning activities of the plant internal MV grid, support and/or execute all MV switching activities
  • Supervise the tests and commissioning activities of grid connection and substations including grid compliance tests (Active power, reactive power, voltage, and frequency test)
  • Troubleshoot the systems during the commissioning stage to bring the plant to operation in line with the commissioning schedule
  • Supervise the execution of the Provisional Acceptance Tests (Performance Tests)
  • Participate and provide support to the preparation & review of project specific Inspection and Test Plans
  • Review test and commissioning protocols/ procedures submitted by original equipment manufacturers, product suppliers and system integrators
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure that constraints from commissioning have been properly considered in the design package
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders of the project including juwi Construction, Engineering, H&S and Quality to ensure the commissioning activities are completed safely and under the resource and timeline constraints of the project
  • Ensure all commissioning related Tests, Reports and Checklists are performed, in accordance with the Quality Plan/ Commissioning Plan, signed, filled, and filed
  • Report commissioning activities to the EPC Project Manager of the project and provide reliable redline drawings and configurations for As-Built implementation
  • Taking over of the systems or subsystems and managing the handing/taking over process between the construction team, commissioning team and O&M team
  • Oversee O&M training, handover process and managing defects liability period issues
  • In addition to the duties mentioned above, the job holder is required to carry out other duties that are in essence part of his area of activity, according to his knowledge and abilities

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:
  • Electrical Engineering Degree or BTech Degree
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in commissioning field
  • Read and interpret complex electrical diagrams and schematics is essential
  • Experience with Insulation resistance test and related instrumentation and procedure (from 1KV to 10kV)
  • Experience with Earth Testing, Step and Touch Potential Tests and continuity tests
  • Experience with MV cable withstand test (VLF test)
  • Experience with MV/HV energization procedure
  • Experience with MV (fixed and withdrawable) switchgear manoeuvre
  • Experience in cable fault locating
  • Experienced in LOTO procedure
  • Knowledge of ORHVS
  • Knowledge and Experience on configuring protection relays
  • Knowledge to operate testing kits like primary and secondary injection kit, HV voltage test kit
  • Testing experience of HV/MV protection relays, breakers, Substations and Transmission line
  • Knowledge on PV and BESS testing and commissioning standards
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems from different technologies and manufacturers
  • Knowledge of Muti-Vendor integration and various communication protocols is a nice to have
  • Office package and advance Ms Excel knowledge is a must
You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:
  • Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
  • International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
  • Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
  • Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
  • Hybrid working: you can work from home up to 3 days per week
  • Medical Aid: we contribute a fixed amount towards your medical aid premium
  • Personal Accident Insurance: we provide cover for accidents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year, world-wide
  • Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto “Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong” permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.
We look forward to meeting you.

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