Industrial Electrician

HR Talent Partner SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing engineering company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their team. Responsibilities include updating electrical schematics, coordinating maintenance activities, and assisting with programming and diagnostics. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 certificate, an Electrical Trade Certificate, and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Good compensation package

Internal career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post trade experience.
• Experience in FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods).
• Good understanding of industrial sensors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for updating electrical schematics and documentation.
• Coordinate machinery maintenance activities.
• Assist with PLC programming and diagnostics.
• Manage maintenance activities for assigned machines.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC programming

Networking & integration

Industrial automation

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal)

Minimum N4 in control systems

Job description

Industrial Electrician position available in Cape Town.

A well-established Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for an Industrial Electrician to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Very good compensation package on offer plus internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Requirements:

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal)
• Minimum N4 in control systems and basics in SANS10142
• 2-5 Years post trade experience
• Experience in FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods)
• Industrial automation experience in PLC, VSD, HMI programming
• Good understanding of Industrial sensors

Key Performance Areas:

• Drawings:
  • Responsible for noting changes/updates to the following documentation for all assigned machinery: Electrical schematics, P&ID (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams) and SLD for distribution boards.
  • Responsible for discussing all changes with the Automation Engineering Technician/Process Controller/Engineer
• Coordination:
  • Responsible for assisting in the coordination of all assigned machinery maintenance activities including preparation of the technical portions of Procurement documents (RFQs,
    POs, MJR’s etc), and discuss equipment tenders and vendor documents with management.
  • Attend frequent, formal maintenance meetings with electrical/design/mechanical maintenance teams to ensure outputs continually satisfy design goals, including functionality, reliability, quality, budget, and timeline.
  • Responsible for Planning & scheduling electrical systems upgrades/improvements and coordinate with electrical/design/maintenance teams.
  • Responsible for scheduling/planning Lock-out-tag-out procedures with electrical/maintenance/production teams to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Responsible for any/all electrical maintenance check sheets as issued by TSIS for all assigned machines.
• Hard and Software:
  • Contribute to the building of a continuous improvement environment and ongoing functional activities. Assist with PLC programming and backups.
  • Assist with HMI and VSD programming and backups.
  • Assist with Networking & integration.
  • Responsible for Remote support on breakdowns/standby when required.
  • Responsible for Installation, diagnostics and repair of all hardware related components (within electrical cabinets).
  • Aiding in the design and functioning of new machines as well as the maintenance thereof.
• Maintenance:
  • Responsible for Planning/managing all maintenance activities with respect to all assigned machines: Attend/delegate to any/all breakdowns (Including after hours).
  • Attend to/manage weekly (2hrs) & monthly (8hrs) scheduled services.
  • Plan and update scheduled maintenance dates with maintenance teams.
  • Identify additional maintenance checks and procedures and improve where required.
• Reporting:
  • Provide Accountable reasons for variances when reporting and to recommend corrective measures for Implementation where negative variances are Indicated.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.