Electrician at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

This position exists to ensure that electrical & instrumentation planning, installation, maintenance and repairs/replacement of all electrical equipment is done safe and efficient (MV & LV)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health and Safety
• Always behave safe
• Adhere to FAMP and client policies and procedures
• Report unsafe conditions and -behaviour
• Attend pre-shift meetings
• Ensure to wear correct PPE at all times
• Maintenance Services
• Implement maintenance schedules
• Maintenance of transformers & substations
• Maintains\repairs all electrical equipment
• Conduct plant inspection on all key electrical equipment
• Identifies and prioritise equipment in need of maintenance/repairs
• Plans down time for repairs/maintenance
• Do risk assessment/study procedures
• Do repairs/maintenance
• Technical Responsibility
• Coach and assist co-workers
• Specialised maintenance on conveyors and fire detectors 
• Legal inspections and logbooks
• Fault finding on electrical systems and cable installations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade test - MQA/MERSETA preferred
• Dual Trade certificate as Electrician as well as instrument technician/ mechanician required
• N3 - Electrical engineering subjects

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Siemens PLC and SCADA experience will be advantageous

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES

• How to order PPE
• Verbal communication
• Understand what constitutes unsafe conditions and –behaviour
• Knowledge of unsafe behaviour
• Basic understanding of planned maintenance documentation and procedures
• Electrical engineering skills
• Basic planning skills
• Risk assessment skills
• Fault finding skills
• Basic knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements