Lead Automation & Electrical Artisan at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Job Purpose
As a Lead Electrical and Automation Artisan , you will be responsible for providing leadership to the maintenance electricians, automation technician and/or millwrights, by providing technical support, maintenance adherence, ensure compliance to GSK and local electrical/automation standards, electrical oversight to projects and assisting with validation in the Cape Town Factory. You must also ensure technical lead support and effective maintenance to all electrical and automation systems, units and plant machinery which will result in efficient, reliable, safe, and cost-effective operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Must have specific and thorough underpinning knowledge of the electrical systems that constitute the complete electrical installation of the site, as will be under his responsibility.
• The Lead electrical & automation Tech will provide support to the Engineering Services Manager with ensuring compliance with the requirements of all applicable GSK Global Engineering Standards (GES).
• Provide immediate maintenance support in case of any electrical and/or electrical failure.
• Keep all electrical vendors and suppliers up to date in terms of Safety File adherence, TPO and SLA agreements.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all instruments / control systems to minimize down time.
• Develop and maintain in-house validation / calibration set-up to complete all validations / calibrations in compliance with GQPs / GQMPs/GES on time and at optimum cost.
• Responsible for all high-level PLC/Automation support to site.
• Develop back-up strategy for all instruments / systems, to reduce plant down time
• Determine and develop local vendors for all instruments / systems supply & service
• Conduct regular trainings to other technicians / operators on instrumentation / automation to improve plant operation
• Ensure that when capital expenditure requests are being made that appropriate justifications and competitive pricing are in place prior to progressing
• Ensure that all staff under your leadership understand governance and the applicable procedures
• Allocate jobs daily based on priorities and skills of individuals to direct reportees.
• Ensure training of direct reports is carried out (including Quality and EHS requirements)
• Assist subordinates with technical problems.
• Counsel staff as required.
• Lead weekly sub-team meetings
• Provide input to Projects Co-Ordinator about new equipment requirements.
• Oversee installation and commissioning by providing internal resource to project teams

Why you?
Basic Qualifications

• N6 Trade Test Certificate or National Diploma in Automation/Electrical /Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in Electrical Maintenance and Instrumentation, Control, and Automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy
• Good analytical sills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• People management
• Initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadline.
• Ability to work overtime and shift work when required.