Electrician at RBIDZ Special Economic Zone

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform essential functions related to projects or installation by:

• Undertaking the construction, maintenance, operation, repair and testing of electrical mains, apparatus and ancillary equipment from low voltage to 33000V.
• Switching operations up to 11000V, and works on live equipment up to 440V.
• Issuing low voltage permits, tests installations and completes certificates of compliance.
• Transports equipment and tools.
• Undertake all electrical designs, repairs, maintenance, testing, inspections and installations at all RBIDZ sites.
• Operation, maintenance and repairs of generator plants at all RBIDZ sites, including refuelling.
• Operation, maintenance and repairs of uninterruptable power systems (UPS).
• Undertake investor monthly meter readings for billing and/or investigation purposes.
• Performing administration functions by timeously submitting relevant paperwork preceding, during and on completion of work tasks.
• Promoting safety and accident prevention in the work place.
• Inspecting equipment in compliance with RBIDZ SHE Management System.
• Providing specialist technical advice to Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone.
• Providing specialist technical advice and instructions to new Electricians, Artisans, Engineering Assistance and subordinates.
• Supervising, motivating, training and disciplining Apprentices, Trade Workers, Contractors, other trainees and subordinates.
• Using a number of tools to install and service electrical systems.
• Observing and adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
• Documenting each project and updating records.
• Providing material costs for repairs and stores material.
• Time estimates and easily diagnosing electrical faults.
• Experience of electrical installations in hazardous locations.
• Maintain active registration with the Department of Labour whilst in the employ of RBIDZ.
• Performs Lockout procedure.
• Ensuring that technical problems and issues are resolved within agreed timeframes, including technical site queries, non-conformances and preventative actions.
• Provide assistance and guidance to RBIDZ in managing electrical engineering infrastructure projects as per best practice Project Management Procedure.
• Ensure quality control to ensure deliverables by contractors.
• Assist in selecting and evaluating suppliers where necessary.
• Report on contracts and performance when required
• Negotiate with contractors where necessary.
• Verify invoices against works undertaken by services providers or materials provided by suppliers.
• Ensure quality service from Service Providers.
• Prepare monthly performance and progress report.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / National Technical Certificate 3 (mandatory)
• Electrical Trade Test (mandatory)
• Valid Installation Electrician (IE) registered with Department of Labour (mandatory)
• Valid Medium Voltage (MV) Switching Permit (mandatory)
• Valid Safety Rules Entry into LV/MV/HV Substations Permit (mandatory)
• Valid Master Installation Electrician (MIE) registered with Department of Labour (advantageous)
• Registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA along with membership with SAIEE (Must be eligible to register within a period of 12 calendar months from date of appointment)
• 5 years Post Registration with Department of Labour (mandatory)
• 8 years Post Registration with Department of Labour (advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Engineering, Safety Regulations, OHS Act, SANS10142-1 and 2;
• General knowledge of establishment of all aspects of electrical engineering infrastructure from design, implementation to commissioning, including crafting of terms of references for maintenance contracts and managing them.
• Various form of contracts.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Asset-creation skills
• Analytical skills
• Electrical Fault Finding
• Electrical Design skills
• Planning and Organising skills
• Construction Management skills
• Project Management skills (full project life cycle)
• Reporting skills
• Financial Management skills
• Decision-making skills
• Building relationships and partnerships
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Diagnostic skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Business Acumen
• First Aid
• Ability to work in harmony
• Honesty
• Flexibility
• Strong work ethic