Electrician

Adcock Ingram; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Adcock Ingram is seeking an experienced Electrician to ensure reliable and safe operation of electrical systems within our GMP manufacturing facility in Johannesburg. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment, troubleshoot control panels, and support PLC-related tasks.

The role focuses on minimizing downtime, adhering to OHSA and safety standards, and supporting continuous production in a tightly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial GMP environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and control panels.
• Familiar with programming and modifying PLCs.
• Commitment to OHSA safety standards and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance per schedules.
• Identify potential failures and take corrective action to avoid breakdowns.
• Document maintenance activities in job cards and maintenance management systems.
• Repair or replace sensors, relays, switches, motors, and drives.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drives and set drive parameters.
• Assist with the programming, setup, and modification of PLCs.
• Maintain lighting, backup power and building services.
• Work in accordance with OHSA, GMP, and electrical safety standards; complete risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC programming

HVAC systems

Electrical installations

Tools

Electrical schematic reading

Job description

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JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure the reliable and safe functioning of all electrical systems, equipment, and installations within the facility by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting. The Electrician contributes to minimizing production downtime, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting continuous operations in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preventative and Corrective Maintenance

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance as per approved schedules
• Identify potential failures and proactively carry out corrective action to avoid breakdowns
• Document all maintenance activities in job cards and maintenance management systems

Fault Finding and Repairs

• Perform fault finding on complex electrical circuits, control panels, and machinery
• Repair or replace faulty components such as sensors, relays, switches, motors, and drives
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drives and program or set drive parameters

PLC and Control Systems

• Assist with the programming, setup, and modification of PLCs
• Work with engineering teams to integrate, test, and optimize control systems

Electro-Pneumatic and HVAC Systems

• Repair and maintain electro-pneumatic control systems used in manufacturing equipment
• Support the maintenance of HVAC systems where applicable, including air handlers, filters, and control circuits

Electrical Installations and Projects

• Perform new wiring installations and upgrades to panels and distribution boards
• Build, test, and install control panels based on technical drawings
• Ensure all installations comply with legal and safety requirements

Building and Facility Electrical Systems

• Maintain lighting systems, backup power, emergency lighting, and general facility power distribution
• Respond to breakdowns affecting building services (e.g. lifts, gates, compressors)

Compliance and Safety

• Work in accordance with OHSA, GMP, and electrical safety standards
• Complete job risk assessments prior to tasks
• Use proper PPE and follow safe work practices at all times