Electrical Technician

JustTheJob.co.za; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to manage electrical requirements and ensure project objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the automation industry and proficiency in reading electrical design drawings. This role requires international travel and a commitment to quality and safety standards. Applicants should possess a Qualified Electrical Artisan certification.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the automation industry.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience of onsite operations.
• International travelling experience.
• Knowledge of safety procedures on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical requirements and project objectives.
• Electrically wire machinery according to designs.
• Develop and drive improvements in manufacturing methods.
• Test sub-assembly units to meet project requirements.

Skills

Ability to read electrical design drawings

Interpersonal skills

Positive communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Education

Qualified Electrical Artisan

Job description

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Job Summary

Objectives

Total technical functionality of facilities at the time of sign off with the customer. Including Mechanical, electrical and programming.

Manage Electrical requirements and instructions, ensuring meeting of short- and long-term project objectives.

Work according to drawings and documentation supplied / Electrically wire machinery according to Electrical designs.

Follow health and safety procedures.

Follow all assembly safety practices to ensure a quality, safe product is produced.

Document assembly restrictions, manage requirements and control delays with good communication skills and feedback to management and colleagues in a timely manner.

Work within project’s budget, time requirements, special requirements and facility quality requirements to ensure that the company’s project goals are met or exceeded.

Develop, track, evaluate and drive improvements in manufacturing and assembly methods. / Assist in installing any form of design change as released by electrical designers.

Confer with designers and manufacturing resources concerning product design to ensure efficient and correct assembly processes.

Assist in planning of total operation requirements, including workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and layout of workspace for maximum efficiency. / Assist in repair of any damaged goods or problem areas to ensure smooth progress for IT

Testing of sub-assembly units and complete facility to ensure it meets project, marketing, safety, product and customer requirements.

Keep proper documentation trail

Work on site, locally and abroad

Continually giving feedback to I&C Manager as to progress.

Liaise with the customer at times

Support the companies Quality System). / Support the company Code of Conduct and all company

policies.

Performance Indicators

Completing tasks within project time and budget constraints

Practicing good assembly / work techniques and engineering skills

Exercising and maintaining high quality standards

Constant and high productive work output

Requirements

Qualified Electrical Artisan

Drivers License Code 08

Experience

Experience and ability to read and interpret details and requirements from Electrical design drawings

Experience with interfacing / extracting information provided externally by customers / suppliers, to be incorporated into existing assembly methods

Knowledge and experience of safety procedures within the company and on customer sites.

3 – 5 years’ experience in the automation industry

3 – 5 years’ experience of Onsite operations

International travelling experience

Languages

English – Read, write and speak

Afrikaans – Read, write and speak

German – Speak (advantageous)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & DUTIES

Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly and quality assurance processing in automation industry

Ability to conceptualize customer, project solutions

Effectively practice engineering problem solving techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Positive communication skills

2. Show confidence in character to a technically challenging environment.

3. Display positive and constructive attitude with in working environment.

4. Sufficiently cope with difficult situations.

5. Encourage teamwork and effectively communicate with team members.

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Marlene Williams at Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.