Senior HV Electrical Technician – Substation & Field Ops

Placements24; Paarl; In loco; ZAR 520.000 - 800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual bonus

Training and development

Paid annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician for on-site work in Paarl, Western Cape. You will install, test, maintain and repair HV systems, including transformers, switchgear and protection relays, while ensuring strict safety compliance and accurate documentation.

You will read schematics, operate HV testing equipment, support engineers and mentor junior technicians. A National Diploma (Heavy Current) and 5+ years HV experience are required, with travel to multiple sites as needed.

Competenze

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on HV experience (33kV+).
• Experience in HV switchgear, transformers and circuit breakers.
• Strong knowledge of HV protection relays and testing procedures.
• Know-how of HV safety regulations and LOTO/isolation procedures.
• Proficient with HV testing/diagnostic equipment; able to read schematics.

Mansioni

• Install, commission, test and maintain HV equipment and systems.
• Diagnose faults in HV switchgear, transformers, breakers and relays.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on HV assets.
• Adhere to safety procedures, permits-to-work, and HV regulations.
• Read electrical drawings and manuals; operate HV testing gear.
• Assist engineers on investigations and minor projects; document status.

Conoscenze

HV electrical experience

Electrical testing

HV switchgear knowledge

Safety procedures (LOTO)

Formazione

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Strumenti

HV testing equipment

Insulation testers

Micro-ohmmeters

Relay test sets

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician for on-site work in Paarl, Western Cape. You will install, test, maintain and repair HV systems, including transformers, switchgear and protection relays, while ensuring strict safety compliance and accurate documentation.

You will read schematics, operate HV testing equipment, support engineers and mentor junior technicians. A National Diploma (Heavy Current) and 5+ years HV experience are required, with travel to multiple sites as needed.