Electrician at Sun International

Job 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 completionof 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 systemsinstallations, repairs and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs andpreventative 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 standards
• Test the installation of a new electrical systems, to ensure its properperformance, and locate shorts and system breaks.
• Locate the source of the problem, and repair or replace the wiring andconduits as needed.
• Inspect and audit electrical supplies, machinery and systems andaddress any risk areas and check compatibility and safety of the components.
• Install conduits and run electrical wiring to feed switches, circuit breakerpanels and relays. 
• Keep management up to date and feedback on status and challengeswith 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 withsafety regulations·
• Store electrical assets; technical stock and parts in line with regulations·
• Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in line with specifications andregulations·
• Keep up to date with latest trade knowledge and skills in line withupdated equipment and systems; as well as regulations aroundelectrical requirements·
• Keep up to date with policies and procedures for installing, maintainingand repairing electrical equipment or machinery; as well as revisedtesting 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.

Shift Supervision

• Completes and signs off on inspections registers for electrical equipment, systems, etc.
• Supervise contractors / junior staff appearance and handling of equipment
• Report and resolve any issues experienced
• Supervise the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP

Job Requirements

 Education

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

 Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience performing Electrical repairs.
• Supervisory experience is an advantage

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