Electrician - Upington at Scatec ASA

Main responsibilities

Perform Electrical Duties on Plant

• Perform work in the modification, repair test and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
• Perform work in the modification, technical troubleshoot, repair test and maintenance of all facility electrical equipment and systems
• Complete routine safety documentation before every job including tailgate meetings, electrical work permits, etc.
• Perform switching, isolation, safety test and earthing and LOTO duties as per Authorisation level of the organizational ORHVS and PSR
• Perform OEM specific Preventative and Corrective Maintenance tasks on , trackers, and all other PV electrical equipment to adhere to warranty requirements and industry best practices
• Interpret schematics and blueprints
• Quality assurance checklists and inspections to document deficiencies and identify corrective actions needed
• Daily digital reporting and document on CMMS the maintenance activities of all facility electrical equipment, systems and spare parts
• Control and perform monthly electrical equipment/instruments and tools inspections
• Monitor and support the activities of the Maintenance Contractor
• Perform all maintenance activities in line with contract training requirements
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes
• Identify and provide feedback to issues and ongoing development of projects
• Perform functions of Authorised Person and Responsible Person as per Plant requirements

Supervision and training

• Supervise and train junior personnel in associated duties
• Act as team leader
• Supervise, train and evaluate junior electrical staff
• Perform general tasks and ad hoc duties as required on site
• Assist with reporting requirements and support any site audit as requested
• Perform various HSSE related inspections and documenting
• Report to Plant Management and perform Appointed Person on Duty (APD) functions when O&M Manager is not on site

Qualifications and competencies 

• N3 Qualification
• Qualified Electrician and ORHVS qualification
• Registered 3 phase installation electrician (SANS 10142); not single-phase tester
• Computer literate – Excel & Word
• 5+ years Electrical experience – AC & DC electrical systems
• Proven experience on MV & HV equipment troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance
• Ability to take ownership of electrical systems on the plant
• High Voltage Switching and Solar PV Plant experience
• Supervision and training - Supervise, train junior personnel in associated duties and evaluate electrical staff
• Maintain Transformers and Switchgear and Assist with reporting and perform various HSE related inspections
• Experience with HV Switching, Solar PV Plant & BESS
• Electrical knowledge (LV) and (HV)
• Reporting
• Technical Support and Reports
• Operating System and Process Control
• Non-conformances and claims management
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English