Substation Maintenance Technician at Phakisa Group

Job Purpose

• We are seeking an experienced Substation Maintenance Technician to provide operational, preventative, and corrective maintenance support on medium- and high-voltage substation electrical systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform operational and preventative maintenance on substation electrical equipment.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and fault-finding activities.
• Assist with updates, upgrades, and performance optimization of substation equipment and systems.
• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance per approved procedures.
• Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Work on MV and HV electrical systems, including systems such as 3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV, and 33kV.
• Support maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP) within the HV transmission environment.
• Identify electrical faults, provide technical solutions, and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and submit technical and service reports.
• Monitor equipment condition, report potential failures, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, act as technical representative, and escalate issues appropriately.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' electrical experience and practical knowledge of MV systems.
• Experience in substation maintenance, EBoP, and electrical drawings interpretation.
• Driver's license, computer literacy, and willingness to travel.
• Must be medically fit for industrial/substation environment.

Advantageous Qualifications
The following will be highly advantageous:

• Previous substation maintenance experience.
• Working safety within live substations.
• Experience with HV and MV electrical equipment.
• Valid ORHVS Certificate and ECSA registration.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations and major electrical equipment manufacturers.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of MV and HV electrical systems, EBoP, maintenance procedures, fault finding, and occupational health & safety.

Safety Responsibilities

• Compliance with OH&S policies, site-specific safety instructions, and safety procedures.

Customer Responsibilities

• Respond to customer requirements, provide technical support, communicate clearly, and maintain professional relationships.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge, fault-finding abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, safety awareness, and ability to work under pressure.
• Good planning, organizational skills, and customer service approach.

Key Performance Areas

• Effective maintenance, safety compliance, timely reporting, fault resolution, and client engagement.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is experienced in substation maintenance, safety-focused, technically competent, and able to provide reliable support in live substation environments.