Technician

Bridgestone; Brits; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tyre manufacturer seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to work on-site in Brits, South Africa. This role involves providing technical assistance, performing preventive maintenance, and assembling electrical systems. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the electrical field, particularly in tyre manufacturing. The company offers a supportive onboarding experience and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for development and growth

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electrical field on rotation machinery.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the tyre manufacturing and automotive industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and resolution to Electrical Breakdowns.
• Carry out Preventive and Predictive Maintenance.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
• Analyse and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

Skills

Good knowledge of Programmable logic Controllers (PLC)

Understanding of production technology in tyre manufacturing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Type of work: On site

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: BritS, ZA

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

About the Role

Job Purpose

You will apply electrical theory or related knowledge in testing and modifying operational or developmental electrical control circuitry and equipment and electrical machinery in industrial plants. In this position you will perform various skilled, journey-level tasks in installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electronic control systems and electrical systems. Electrical Technicians modify electrical prototypes in order to correct operational deviations under the general direction of an Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance and resolution to Electrical Breakdowns

• Attend to breakdowns during that occur during shift
• Trouble shooting of breakdowns using PLC’s
• Complete job cards for every job done in accordance to Bridgestone standards
• Carry out root cause analysis for every breakdown and documenting corrective actions
• Order Spares required to fix equipment breakdowns long term
• Comply to all safety regulations as stipulated in the occupational health and safety act
• Train and mentor others on the Maintenance team in the execution of basic electrical tasks
• Identify when external contractor/vendor is needed, and work in collaboration with contractor/vendor to complete work

Carry out Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Provide preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical systems
• Suggesting and implement continuous improvement ideas to improve machine reliability
• Complete daily work orders as assigned and update team with daily work reports outlining progress and new issues

Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments

• Follow electrical practice when doing a job, always keeping safety in mind.
• Use Correct Test Equipment

Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment

• Programming of PLC, and Drives
• Fault finding on PLC and Drives

Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations

• When a new system is implemented, it must work correctly with the existing system.
• Update electrical drawings

Analyse and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems

• Get all information before making decisions or alterations

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Experience (years):

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electrical field on rotation machinery.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the tyre manufacturing and automotive industry will be an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Good knowledge of Programmable logic Controllers (PLC)
• Must have a good knowledge and understanding of production technology and tyre manufacturing

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Demonstrates the ability to delegate tasks
• Problem solving and Teamwork

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.