Substation Maintenance Electrician

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting firm as an Electrician responsible for the operation and maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) in high voltage environments. With a focus on maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical reporting, you will ensure optimal performance of infrastructure while adhering to safety standards. A solid background in MV systems, along with required certifications, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of N2 qualification and Red Seal Artisan Certificate required.
• 3 years experience with MV systems or higher, ORHVS trained and accredited.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections, testing, and maintenance of HV equipment.
• Prepare and submit weekly operational reports to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S policies during operations.

Skills

Technical report writing

Understanding of technical drawings

Knowledge of Safe Working in a live substation

Education

N2 Certificate & Red Seal Artisan Certificate

Job description

As a part of our team, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP), which includes:

• Daily visual inspections, monitoring, installation, testing, service, and maintenance activities of the high voltage substation and overhead line (including 33kV and 132kV).
• Preparation and submission of weekly reports to the Project Manager, who will approve and send it to the client.

Monitor the power plant through the Monitoring System made available by the Client.

Record and make available all information or events relating to the operational issues on a continual basis.

To be based for six months in one of the following areas, or as close as possible to (Garob, Soetwater & Karusa).

Unrestricted.

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Requirements :

• Someone who has undergone apprenticeship after completion of a minimum of N2 and has undertaken an exam and competently completed and obtained an artisan certificate (Red Seal).

• Experience must include at least 3 years of experience working on MV systems or higher (3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV… etc.).

Electricians must be ORHVS trained and accredited Responsible Persons.

• Understanding of operation & maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) within the HV Transmission sector, i.e., high voltage and / or medium voltage substation electrical equipment and maintenance of light substation electrical works is an advantage.

• An ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Good technical report writing skills.
• Driver’s License.

Other desirable attributes which assist in the role are :

• Previous experience in similar environment.
• Knowledge of Safe Working in a live substation.
• Valid ORHVS Certificate (expired would be considered).
• Valid medical test report.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations.

Unrestricted.

Your responsibilities

• Effectively satisfy the customer's needs for operational and preventative maintenance, any updates / upgrades / performance optimisation, corrective service, installations and / or workshop repairs in accordance with business contractual obligations.

• Provide timely completion of service / monitoring reports.
• Comply with all OH&S policies and service escalation procedures.
• Maintain personal knowledge of safety instructions and operational procedures.
• Be the site-based advocate for Siemens Energy; you will be our client's trusted advisor on technical matters.