Electrician

AECI; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions company is seeking an experienced Electrician for a full-time role in Midvaal Local Municipality. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a production workshop with strong electrical engineering skills. Key responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. A Wireman's license and completed apprenticeship are required, with additional qualifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a production workshop and electrical maintenance.
• Must possess very good electrical engineering skills.
• Must be computer literate in MS Office and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install new power supplies and AC 3-phase motors.
• Carry out breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical equipment.

Skills

Low Voltage

Hand Tools

Commercial Electrician Experience

Electrical Experience

Generator Repair

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Valid unrestricted Wireman's license (Electrical COC)

Completed Electrical Apprenticeship

Valid medium voltage certificate (MV / HV)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand and power tools

Measuring equipment

Testing devices

Job description

General & Installations

• Carry out installations of new power supplies and AC 3-phase motors.
• To report faulty appliances or damaged equipment and carry out work as per the required job card.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards rules and regulations.
• Issue of Certificates of Compliance (COC) for electrical installations.
• Ability to diagnose problems on instruments.

Maintenance

• Carry out breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Testing and commissioning of projects.
• Make use of electrical testing equipment of power and hand tools.
• Preventative maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Conduct general housekeeping in the workshop.
• Maintenance of electrical lighting across the Plant.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Carry out troubleshooting and fault finding of processing equipment as well as electrical instrumentation and HMI.
• Test electrical equipment.

Perform general administrative functions in respect of monthly inspections job card closures and filing.

Take immediate action when dealing with breakdowns

Ensure that all the companys Safety Health and Environmental standards are adhered to.

Required to perform standby duties and work overtime as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Matric / Grade 12.

A valid unrestricted Wiremans license (Electrical COC)

Completed Electrical Apprenticeship.

A valid medium voltage certificate (MV / HV) advantageous.

Instrumentation background advantageous.

Minimum 3-5 years experience in a production workshop plant maintenance and electrical as well as chemical environment with a good understanding in operating electrical equipment.

Previous experience in mentoring and leading apprentices.

Must possess very good electrical engineering skills.

Experience in instrumentation maintenance advantageous.

Possess good communication.

Must possess skill in the use of tools associated with the trade area i.e. hand and power tools measuring equipment etc as well as a range of testing devices.

Computer literate in MS Office (Word / Excel) and Outlook.

Must be in possession of a valid drivers license have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to drive.

Ability to solve problems systematically

Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems standard / requirements advantageous

Key Skills

• Low Voltage
• Hand Tools
• Commercial Electrician Experience
• Construction Experience
• Electrical Experience
• Generator Repair
• NEC
• Schematics
• High Voltage
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Power Tools
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1