Electrician - PE

RPO Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrician to wire and test electrical panels and facilities. In this role, you will leverage your electrical engineering knowledge to transform designs into functional assemblies while collaborating with engineers and adhering to safety regulations. This position offers a chance to work on diverse projects within an automation environment, ensuring your expertise contributes to successful outcomes. If you are passionate about electrical assembly and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-qualification experience in automation electrical assembly.
• Ability to read and understand electrical designs for panel assembly.

Responsibilities

• Wire and test panels and facilities to achieve functional completion.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet facility requirements.

Skills

Electrical Wiring

Fault Finding

Panel Building

Pneumatics

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Artisan – Red Seal Electrician

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Tools

Electrical Assembly Hand Tools

Job description

Using electrical designs to wire and test panels and facilities to functional completion, etc.

Position Info: Basic Requirements

• Qualified Artisan – Red Seal Electrician or Electrical Engineering Diploma
• English / Afrikaans – Read, write, and speak
• Xhosa (advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• 2 – 3 years’ post-qualification experience within an automation electrical assembly environment
• Comprehensive experience with field wiring of automation facilities, fault finding, panel building, and pneumatics
• Experience with electrical assembly hand tools, trunking assembly, trunking layout, and labelling

Job Objectives

• Wire and test panels and facilities using electrical designs to achieve functional completion
• Support electrical assembly requirements to completion

Main Tasks / Responsibilities

• Understand the facility's purpose and objectives
• Read, understand, and transform electrical designs into assembled, functional panels, applying electrical knowledge and wiring practices for optimal wire requirements, routing, signals, noise, communication cables, power, and earthing
• Identify components correctly for assembly applications
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Control System Engineers to meet facility requirements
• Communicate confidently with specialist consultants such as design consultants and suppliers
• Provide detailed feedback on design changes or corrections during and after testing
• Install facilities on site as required
• Be willing to work additional hours to meet project milestones
• Operate within company safety regulations and OSH acts
• Comply with ISO procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping practices

Preference will be given to employees from designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant for an interview or appointment; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within two weeks after submission/closing date.