Maintainance Electrician at Defy Appliances

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the installation, inspection, fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
• The role supports production by minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment integrity, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities:

Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding:

• Perform planned, preventative, and corrective electrical maintenance on plant, machinery, and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on motors, MCCs, control panels, VSDs, PLC-controlled systems, and instrumentation.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency call-outs to minimize production losses.
• Conduct electrical inspections, testing, and commissioning of equipment.

Installation & Improvement

• Install new electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems in accordance with drawings, specifications, and regulations.
• Participate in plant upgrades, shutdowns, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with basic PLC fault diagnosis and interface troubleshooting (where applicable).

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

• Ensure all work complies with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS), electrical regulations, and company safety procedures.
• Perform Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) and permit-to-work procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete job cards, maintenance reports, and inspection records accurately and timeously.
• Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and other maintenance disciplines.
• Provide technical input and feedback on recurring faults and equipment reliability issues.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively with mechanical, instrumentation, and automation teams.
• Assist with mentoring apprentices or junior electricians where required.
• Support shift operations, standby duties, and after-hours work as per operational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills Requirement:

• Trade Test Certificate: Electrician (Red Seal preferred).
• NQF Level 6 (N6) - Electrical qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Electrician in an industrial environment (manufacturing, mining, utilities, or similar).
• Proven experience in fault-finding on industrial electrical systems.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in using maintenance management software (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and motor testing and isolation.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, multimeters).
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.