Auto Electrician -Witbank (Mpumalanga)

Probe Group; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Probe Group is seeking an Auto Electrician to install, repair and maintain electrical wiring and computer-based equipment in mining and related equipment. The role covers LDVs, trailers, trucks and earth-moving machines, with duties spanning diagnostics, component installation and safety testing.

You will work with computer-controlled engines and management systems, ensuring compliance with Mine Health and Safety acts and PPE requirements, and progress your IDP with quarterly performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Auto electrical knowledge/ 18 months on the job training for trade test compliance
• Qualified Auto Electrician
• Air con Training
• CAS Training
• Knowledge on mining equipment

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs, Breakdowns, Installations
• Service identifies and repair faults on electronic machines such as electronic field systems, electronic gear selection, air conditioning and monitoring systems and safety systems
• Install electrical components and equipment such as gauges, lights, alternators, starter motors and wiring looms
• Test the repaired parts/vehicle for safety, using special tools to ensure proper operation and effectiveness of maintenance activities
• Install electrically operated accessories such as radios, strobes, cameras and converters
• Use meters, diagnostics instruments, laptops and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults
• Testing and replacing faulty alternators, generators, starter motors, magnetos and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries
• Use hand tools, specialized electrical tools and instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses, and lathes
• Solder or weld when repairing electrical parts, sell and install electrical parts and accessories

Skills

Auto electrical knowledge

18 months on the job training

Knowledge on mining equipment

Education

Matric or Grade 12

N2 - N4 Electrical + Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Introduction

Auto Electrician is responsible for providing the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring and computer-based equipment in mining and related equipment. This includes LDV’s, trailers, trucks, agricultural equipment, earth moving equipment, Excavators, Dozers and CAS System. Auto electricians also work on the components of a vehicle’s electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, fuse box, wiring and connectors), as well as on all the other electrical equipment and accessories in a vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs, Breakdowns, Installations

• Work with computer-controlled engines, management systems and other systems as well.

• Service identifies and repair faults on electronic machines such as electronic field systems, electronic gear selection, air conditioning and monitoring systems and safety systems.

• Install electrical components and equipment such as gauges, lights, alternators, starter motors and wiring looms.

• Test the repaired parts/vehicle for safety, using special tools in order to ensure the proper operation and effectiveness of maintenance activities.

• Install electrically operated accessories such as radios, strobes, cameras and convertors.

• Use of meters, diagnostics instruments, laptops and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults.

• Testing and replacing of faulty alternators, generators, starter motors, magnetos and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries.

• Use hand tools, specialized electrical tools and instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses, and lathes etc.

• Solder or weld when repairing electrical parts, sell and install electrical parts and accessories.

Policies and Procedures

• The auto electrician should comply with Mine Health and Safety act and adhere to the mine and safety procedures and policies.

• The auto electrician will also ensure that he have the correct PPE on when commencing any work.

Staff Development and Growth

• Complete IDP and drive your own IDP,

• Ensure attendance of performance reviews each quarter and submission of relevant evidence.

• Ensure attendance of Safety & HR Induction.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Technical or Core Knowledge/Skill Required

• Auto electrical knowledge/ 18 months on the job training for trade test compliance

• Qualified Auto Electrician

• Air con Training

• CAS Training

• Knowledge on mining equipment

Qualification/s

• Matric or Grade 12

• N2 - N4Electrical + Trade Test Certificate

Experience Progression Required

• 3 -5 years’ previous workingexperience as Auto Electrical Technician