Electrician

Tiger Brands; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in Cape Town is looking for an experienced electrical maintenance technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of plant electrical equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, repair breakdowns, and support production targets while minimizing downtime.

The role requires a Diploma in Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong fault-finding skills on motors, drives and control circuits.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience required
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering required

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on mill and production equipment.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and restore equipment to operation safely.
• Conduct electrical fault finding on motors, drives, control circuits, sensors, panels and associated equipment.
• Complete planned and preventative maintenance according to the maintenance schedule.
• Ensure assigned work and job cards are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain acceptable utilization/productivity during available working hours.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential failures before they cause breakdowns.
• Perform electrical installations and modifications according to required standards.
• Support production during changeovers, start-ups and equipment problems.
• Follow electrical isolation, lockout and other safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain good housekeeping in electrical panels, workshops and work areas.
• Communicate outstanding work, recurring faults and equipment risks to the supervisor.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Work effectively with mechanical artisans, operators and other maintenance personnel.
• Take ownership of allocated work from assignment through to completion.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical installations

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

It\'s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they\'re doing!

• Compilation and updating of equipment registers (safety).
• To ensure that machinery used in the unit is maintained, set correctly and free of safety hazards.
• Input and print job cards and stores requisitions on the planned maintenance system.
• Provide technical support to machine operators.
• Conduct routine maintenance and maintenance inspections.
• Applying pro-active preventative maintenance principles.
• Maximize performance on all equipment.
• Complete job cards, log books and inspection reports.
• Compile electrical schedules for the plant.

Contract Duration: Permanent/ Months

4 years experience and Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Purpose Of The Role

To ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all electrical equipment within the mill by performing preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding and electrical installations, while supporting production targets and minimizing equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on mill and production equipment.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and restore equipment to operation as quickly and safely as possible.
• Conduct electrical fault finding on motors, drives, control circuits, sensors, panels and associated equipment.
• Complete planned and preventative maintenance according to the maintenance schedule.
• Ensure assigned work and job cards are completed accurately and on time, including proper feedback and closure.
• Maintain acceptable utilization/productivity during available working hours.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential failures before they cause breakdowns.
• Perform electrical installations and modifications according to required standards.
• Support production during changeovers, start-ups and equipment problems.
• Follow electrical isolation, lockout and other safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain good housekeeping in electrical panels, workshops and work areas.
• Communicate outstanding work, recurring faults and equipment risks to the supervisor.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Work effectively with mechanical artisans, operators and other maintenance personnel.
• Take ownership of allocated work from assignment through to completion.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.