Senior Industrial Electrician - Cape Town at Faircape Group

Job Description

• Inpower Generators is a subsidiary of the Faircape Group of companies who have been active in the Western Cape market for almost 40 years.
• Inpower Generators supply, install, maintain and finance large-scale Commercial and Industrial Diesel Generators. 
• We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Industrial Electrician for our Generator division to join our team. If you have a passion for precision, problem solving, and electrical and mechanical excellence, then this opportunity is perfect for you. 
• As an Industrial Electrician you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our electrical machinery and equipment. This is a great chance for you to put your knowledge and skills to work.  

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Industrial Electrician Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical and mechanical fault finding 
• Install and program of generator controllers and communication gateways
• Ensure electrical regulations and codes are adhered to
• Perform electrical work ranging from simple to complex 
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power distribution systems and controls 
• Compile scopes of work for electrical installations 
• Review stock levels
• Conduct inspections and testing on electrical installations
• Oversee and perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical installations.

Emergency Generator & Refuelling Management: 

• Manage monthly generator inspections, test runs, load tests, tracking of replacement parts, remote monitoring and oversee new generator installations. 
• Inspections of generators 
• Manage and oversee a team that refuels generators and general housekeeping of the generators. 
• Managing the scheduling for annual services. 
• Monthly generator management reports.
• Arrange for the acquisition of diesel supplies and arrange for delivery thereof.
• Provide reconciliation of diesel purchase to the diesel supplied
• Attend generator failures during normal and after hours.
• Keep record of company vehicle refuelling.
• Daily routine generator monitoring system checks.
• Ensure that newly installed remote equipment and installations are up to standard
• Meet contractors on site to oversee Installation

Technical & General Support: 

• General investigations on site to assist with queries
• Site investigations and reporting for new generator services.
• Keep record of quantity of materials used
• Oversee contractors and provide updates of project status in the absence of Technician

Qualifications:

• Relevant Trade Test
• NQF Level 4/5 as Industrial Electrician, or 
• Certification as a Millwright based on national standards

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as an Industrial Electrician  
• Hands-on experience working on generators 
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve generator issues

Skills and Attributes

• Technical aptitude required for generator management
• Precision and attention to detail
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of products.
• Operate and control equipment.
• Determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Safety consciousness
• Time management
• Adaptability and flexibility

Specific Requirements

• Code B drivers licence is essential
• Solid and positive references
• Be flexible to work after hours in case of emergency
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record