Senior Engineering Assistant

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; De Aar; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in De Aar, Northern Cape, is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain high voltage plant and related equipment within the HV PLANT unit. The role focuses on safe, planned, centralised maintenance and provides service, repairs and advisory support to the HV system.

Requirements include Trade Certificate Electrical (NQF4 with 120 credits) and at least 3 years of electrical experience; the incumbent will mentor others, ensure compliance with ORHVS and OHS, and document

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate Electrical (Light/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance.
• Provide an operating service to HV PLANT.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental policies.
• Provide repairs, breakdown service.
• Provide mentoring and coaching.
• Provide advisory services.
• Provide documentation and configuration management.

Skills

HV Plant

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

ORHVS

OHS Act

Switchgear maintenance

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Trade Certificate Electrical (NQF4)

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization:To provide a safe, organised and planned complex centralised maintenance service within the grid for high voltageplant and associated equipment. Department: HV PLANT. Business Unit: Western Grid. Location: Northern Cape- De Aar

Key Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance
• Provide an operating service to HV PLANT
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental policies.
• Provide repairs, breakdown service
• Provide mentoring and coaching
• Provide advisory services
• Provide documentation and configuration management

Skills and Competencies Required

Knowledge:

• Plant, equipment
• Local operating procedures requirements
• Certificate to execute maintenance according to HV Plant verification requirements
• Planning procedures
• Operating procedures
• Switchgear maintenance according to HV Plant
• Work site requirements
• Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act

Qualification(s)

Trade Certificate Electrical (Light Current/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits

Experience

3 years’ Electrical experience

Disclaimer

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