Electrician

Transnet SOC Ltd; Saldanha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd in the Western Cape seeks a qualified High Voltage Electrical Technician to repair, maintain and test HV equipment, ship loading/off-loading systems and related control gear to ensure reliable port electrical supply.

Holds a Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate, a valid Code 08/B licence, and 1–3 years in electrical engineering. You will fault-find PLCs, AC/DC motors and drive systems, perform inspections and implement safe, cost-effective repairs to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate is mandatory.
• Valid Code 08/B driver’s licence is required.
• 1–3 years in electrical engineering environment depending on candidate type.

Responsibilities

• Perform High Voltage switching and testing with HT permits for safe maintenance of ship loading/off-loading equipment.
• Carry out SAP maintenance, repairs and modifications per Health & Safety Act.
• Analyze breakdowns, perform repairs and determine cost-effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Familiar with mechanical repair basics in conjunction with Millwrights/Examiners.
• Conduct post-operation electrical inspections and document equipment conditions.
• Fault-find on PLCs, AC/DC motors, drives and related equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Inspect DB boards, earth tests and portable tools; record faults and equipment status.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Safe working practices

Education

Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate

Code 08/B driver’s licence

Tools

SAP

PLC & drives course

Job description

To provide a professional, efficient, economical, & reliable technical service by repairing & maintaining All High Voltage equipment, ship loading/ off-loading machines, maintain sub stations, maintain buildings, Low Voltage Electrical equipment & electronic control systems to meet the Port’s requirements.

Position Outputs1. Perform High Voltage Switching, Taking of H.T Permits & testing for the purpose of safe maintenance & repairs of ship loading & off-loading, E.L&P &external contractors ensuring optimum reliable, economical & safe High Voltage power distribution network for a 24-hour continuous electrical supply to the Port & equipment.

• To carry out all general & SAP maintenance, repairs & modifications to ship loading & off- loading, plant & equipment in accordance with the Health & Safety Act ensuring high standards are maintained.
• To analyse & evaluate the nature & cause of breakdowns & perform repairs & determining the optimum way of dealing with the problem to achieve a quality & cost-effective solution & enhancing operational availability of equipment & minimize down-time.
• To have a basis knowledge of Mechanical procedures to repair breakdowns in conjunction with Millwrights/Examiners.
• Conduct post operation Electrical inspection on all Port Electrical equipment & keep records to prevent re occurrence of faults.
• Fault finding on a 24hr basis on PLC’s, AC+DC Electrical motors, Electrical+Hydraulic systems, compressors, dalmatics, scales, repairs to portable tools, Multicore, & Fibre Optic cables & all associated electrical equipment pertaining to P ort, to ensure efficient operations & minimize downtime.
• To carry out inspections of D.B boards, te sting of earth, leakages & plugs. Carry out repairs & inspections on portable electrical tools. Records & file equipment conditions & faults.

Qualifications and Experience

• Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate
• Valid Code 08/B vehicle drivers licence
• 1 Year relevant experience in the Electrical engineering environment (Apprenticeship training included and for Internal candidates)
• 2-3 Years relevant experience in the Electrical engineering environment (for external candidates)

Competencies

• Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
• AC/DC Drives
• HT equipment
• Lifting equipment
• AC/DC motors
• Fault-finding skills
• Safe working practices(OHS Act)
• Schematics drawing interpretation
• Code of practice (SANS0142 – Wireman)
• SAP, PLC & drives course
• Transnet H.V electrical safety instructions (internal candidates)

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Decision making

Attributes Required

• Quality driven
• Self-motivated
• No fear of heights
• Technological awareness

Equity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.