Electrician at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

• Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator (Supervisor), conducts repairs and maintenance to electrical equipment including motors, switchgear and power distribution system in a petrochemical refinery. We would ideally like to hire a Senior Electrician with Refining Experience and a proven track record. The position is available due to current incumbent going on Retirement.
• Conducts repairs and maintenance to electrical equipment including motors, switchgear and power distribution system in a petrochemical refinery.
• Active support, commitment and promotion of the Refinery Environment, Health and Safety initiatives, in particular, adherence to Electrical Safe Work Practices
• Operating and working knowledge of trade related, ie:  equipment, materials and consumables
• Assessment of appropriate repair requirements for refinery electrical equipment
• Quality Control:  Ensure quality management principles are enforced in execution of all electrical work by self and 3rd party vendors.

Professional Qualification and Certifications: 

• Electrical qualification: Minimum N3 certification + apprenticeship with Trade Test Certificate. (RED SEAL)
• Driver’s licence
• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance electrical experience
• Petro-chemical experience a strong Advantage

Work Experience:

• Assists and mentors Electrical Apprentices during fault finding activities
• Carries out complex Electrical fault finding, troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Develops method statements and procedures for repair work together with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts).
• Conducts LPOs (Loss Prevention Observations) on peer group work activities.
• Assigned to investigate Electrical related incidents during 5-Why investigations.
• Performs periodic after hours’ Electrical standby duties, duration 1 week, as determined by number of Electricians available on the standby roster. 
• Participates in daily LPS group discussions and Toolbox talks at the commencement of shift
• Carries out LV & MV Isolations

Knowledge and skills:

• Available to do after-hours standby duty (x7 days), with reliable car.
• Fit to work at heights
• Medium Voltage switching experience - up to 11kV
• Knowledge of UPS, Power Supply and Battery Charging systems
• A basic knowledge of LV and MV transformers.
• The ability to read, comprehend & interpret electrical schematic and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of LV and MV Induction motors
• Experience on Actom and ABB Switch Gear
• Ability to independently solve Problems
• Assessment and application of appropriate repair requirements for refinery electrical equipment