Electrician (Sandton) at Sun International

• Description
• Responsible to perform and supervise (when necessary) daily Electrical repairs, installations and troubleshooting of Electrical equipment and systems across the business unit according to legislation and standards, including the installation and maintenance of wiring, lighting systems and Electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Key Performance Areas  

Maintained Electrical Systems & Equipment

• Check in with the services office for scheduled jobs after the completion of each job and at the end of each workday.
• Responsible for time management of jobs scheduled each day.
• Prepare necessary tools and PPE for the day ahead.
• Respond to requests relating to electrical equipment and systems installations, repairs and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance plans.
• Conduct investigations and diagnose system or equipment faults.
• Troubleshoot and complete repairs in line with identified faults.
• Set up wiring and electrical systems to specification and standard
• Test the installation of a new electrical systems, to ensure its proper performance, and locate shorts and system breaks.
• Locate the source of the problem, and repair or replace the wiring and conduits as needed.
• Inspect and audit electrical supplies, machinery and systems and address any risk areas and check compatibility and safety of the components
• Install conduits and run electrical wiring to feed switches, circuit breaker panels and relays
• Keep management up to date and feedback on status and challenges with regards repairs and installations.
• Store and secure parts and tools needed in line with regulations and SOPs.

Electrical Compliance

• Inspect and test different electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations· Store electrical assets; technical stock and parts in line with regulations
• Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in line with specifications and regulations
• Keep up to date with latest trade knowledge and skills in line with updated equipment and systems; as well as regulations around electrical requirements
• Keep up to date with policies and procedures for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment or machinery; as well as revised testing or installation procedures, and align practices.
• Keep up to date with the handling of various tools including saws, screwdrivers, pliers and knives, as well as the use of power tools, test meters, pipe. threaders and conduit benders.

Requirements

Education

• 2-Year Diploma / Trade Test as an Electrician. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience performing Electrical repairs.

Skills and Knowledge

• Preferably registered with the SAFMA / other accredited facilities / engineering bodies
• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Physical ability to lift and control relevant machinery, and equipment and mobility to move around as per job requirements
• Maintained Electrical Systems & Equipment
• Electrical Compliance
• Shift Supervision