Master Electrician

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Pharma Group in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain, repair and improve electrical systems installed in flammable areas within pharmaceutical production.

You will provide technical guidance to the electrical team, ensure compliance with the OHS Act and company standards, and install, test and Commission electrical equipment before going live.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• Qualifying trade: Fitter/Electrical/Millwright with trade testing.
• Registration as Master Electrician with Department of Labour is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres to ensure reliable operations.
• Plan scheduled maintenance and inspections to prevent electrical fires in flammable areas.
• Identify faults, determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure installations comply with OHS Act, regulations and company procedures.
• Guide and support the electrical team and assist with training and development.
• Install, test and commission electrical equipment before operation.
• Manage installations in hazardous areas and secure necessary COCs.
• Maintain workshop tools and assets to required standards.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, maintenance, efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12/Matric

N4–N6 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Trade tested Fitter/Electrical/Millwright

Master Electrician (registered)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

To maintain, repair and improve the site's electrical systems and equipment installed in flammable areas to ensure safe, reliable and efficient production. The role also provides technical guidance to the electrical team regarding electrical equipment selection, maintenance and installation in flammable areas and ensures compliance with legal requirements and company standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install electrical equipment, circuits and infrastructure in explosive atmospheres to ensure reliable operations
• Plan and carry out scheduled maintenance and inspections to prevent electrical fire in flammable areas.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical faults, determine the root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure electrical installations and equipment comply with the OHS Act, applicable regulations, electrical standards and company procedures.
• Guide and support the electrical team, provide technical advice regarding electrical equipment installed in explosive atmospheres and assist with training and development.
• Install, test, validate and commission electrical equipment and systems before they are put into operation.
• Manage electrical installations in hazardous areas and ensure the required inspections, classifications and Certificates of Compliance (COCs) are in place.
• Ensure electrical workshop tools, equipment and assets are properly maintained and meet required standards.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records and reports, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical systems, safety, maintenance practices, efficiency and cost savings

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Grade 12/Matric
• N4 - N6 or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering
• Trade tested Fitter/ Electrical/ Millwright
• Registered as a Master Electrician at Department of Labour

Experience

• 6 years’ Engineering experience related to mechanical and electric repair and maintenance on equipment
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, standards and regulations.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and use diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing standards and compliance requirements.

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