Electrician at Country Bird Holdings

Job Advert Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Agri team. The goal is to ensure all support activities are carried out efficiently and effectively to allow the Hatchery operation to function properly. For the suitable candidate, Supreme offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you. 

Minimum Requirements

• Preferably 5 years experience as an Electrician
• Good knowledge of Designing and Reading of Electrical Drawings in order to do Fault finding
• Understanding principals of Refrigeration and Cooling Systems . (Experience would be beneficial)
• As an Artisan to be Production Orientated
• Knowledge of Generators
• Familiarity with management principles and job card systems
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook)
• Drivers’ license & Own transport required
• Grade 12
• Qualified (Red Seal Certificate)
• Experience as an Electrician in a Poultry Hatchery environment would be beneficial

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prompt repair of machinery in the hatchery that could negatively affect production
• Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures.
• Monitor and check setters and hatchers for proper operation
• Monitor and check ventilation (i.e. heaters, coolers and inside room conditions)
• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on hatchery equipment
• Attends to all electrical faults on hatchery setter and incubator machines
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair and ensure compliance
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuit in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Running electronic test and inspections
• Conducting maintenance stock take of maintenance spares and ensuring there is enough stock on hand
• All work carried out should be in compliance with bio-security as well as Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Candidate should be willing to work flexible hours and weekends including standby to attend to call outs where needed