Master Electrician: Hazardous-Area Electrical Specialist

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

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.