Electrician - High Voltage Experience

Tiger Brands; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in South Africa seeks an experienced electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and hold at least an N3 technical qualification. Responsibilities include conducting routine inspections and ensuring all machinery is maintained and free of hazards, with potential call out and standby duties required.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Willing to work on a shift basis.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections.
• Maximize equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal relationship skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Situational problem-solving

Education

Minimum N3 technical qualification

Qualified, trade tested artisan

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management System

PLC exposure

Instrumentation/Pneumatic experience

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, logbooks and inspection reports. Compile electrical schedules for the plant. Contract Duration: Permanent/ Months Recruiter to fill in the details. 4 years experience and Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Electrician is required to install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems. Read technical diagrams and blueprints. Perform general electrical maintenance.

What You Will Do

• 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, logbooks and inspection reports.
• Compile electrical schedules for the plant.
• Exposure to PLCs. preferably Siemens S7
• Exposure to AC drives and sequential control systems

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Computer literacy and exposure to Computer Maintenance management System preferably DMS.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Team player within multi-functional team.
• Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required.
• Situational problem-solving abilities.
• Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions.
• Strong logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Instrumentation/Pneumatic experience is a requirement.
• Willing to work on a shift basis.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified, trade tested artisan
• Minimum N3 technical qualification
• 4-6 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG will be an advantage)

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.