Electrician

Air Liquide; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational industrial gas company is seeking an experienced professional for electrical installations and maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting existing systems and installing new electrical solutions at facilities and customer sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the industrial gas sector, strong technical skills in electrical management, and necessary qualifications including a wireman’s license. This position promotes a diverse workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years in maintenance management, preferably in the industrial gas or chemical plant.
• Experience in construction of electrical systems and panels.
• Flameproof installations maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical installations.
• Install new electrical systems at facilities and tankers.
• Conduct inspections and tests on electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical installations

Maintenance management

Ability to read electrical diagrams

Knowledge of VSD and PLC systems

Education

Electrical Engineering NTC4 or equivalent

Matric and Qualified Electrician (Trade test)

Wireman’s license

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for completing new LV and MV electrical installations and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of existing LV and MV electrical installations at Air Liquide facilities, road tankers and customer installations. The incumbent must have a thorough applied knowledge of electrical installations and machinery, including, but not limited to, motors, generators, VSDs, motor starters, PLCs, cables and pressure and temperature instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance – Preventive, troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of electrical installations and systems at Air Liquide facilities, road tankers and customer installations.
• New Electrical Installations – Installations of electrical systems at AL facilities, road tankers and customer installations.
• Electrical panel building – Construction of panels for new installations and renewal of existing installations.
• Flameproof and distribution system inspections, earth leakage tests & maintenance of related equipment.
• Responsible use of the company vehicle communicating problems, irregularities and progress to the electrical coordinator or relevant supervisor.
• Working overtime and standby as required.
• Control of spare parts required to perform all maintenance mentioned.
• Portable electrical equipment testing and inspections.
• Daily administration (job cards, record books, etc.).

Quality, Safety and IMS

Adhere to Quality, Safety and IMS policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering NTC4 or equivalent
• Matric and Qualified Electrician (Trade test)
• Wireman’s license
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience

• 5 – 8 years in maintenance management, preferably in the industrial gas (or chemical) plant, road tanker and bulk container (isotainers)
• Experience in construction of electrical systems and panels
• Flameproof installations / hazardous locations maintenance
• Electrical equipment related to the gas / cryogenic industry
• Safety and environmental requirements; applicable legislation

Knowledge and Know‑How

• Knowledge of maintenance systems
• Application of SANS maintenance practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams
• Demonstrable applied knowledge of VSD and PLC systems
• Understanding of pressure and temperature instrumentation
• Understanding MV reticulation and power transformer maintenance, generators and switchgear
• Knowledge of industrial gas equipment and applications

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background.

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