Automation Electrician

• Perform
  preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel and petrol generator systems
  
• Diagnose
  and repair electrical, automation, and control system faults on generators and
  associated equipment
  
• Install,
  wire, test, and commission generator systems, control panels, and Automatic
  Transfer Switches (ATS)
  
• Configure,
  programme, and troubleshoot generator controllers, PLCs, and related automation
  equipment
  
• Conduct
  functional testing, load bank testing, and commissioning of generator
  installations to ensure compliance with operational requirements
  
• Fault-find
  on power distribution, control circuits, protection systems, and generator
  synchronisation equipment
  
• Assist with
  electrical upgrades, modifications, and system improvements to enhance
  reliability and performance
  

Requirements

• Grade
  12
  
• Trade
  Tested Electrician
  
• Minimum of
  3-5 years' experience in industrial electrical, automation, or generator
  systems environments
  
• Experience
  with generator installations, maintenance, and fault finding will be advantageous
  
• Strong
  understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, motor control circuits, and diesel
  generator operations
  
• Experience
  with PLCs, control systems, HMI interfaces, and generator controllers such as
  Deep Sea Electronics (DSE), ComAp, or Lovato
  
• Ability to
  read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel
  layouts
  
• Experience
  with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), synchronisation systems, and standby
  power installations
  
• Sound
  knowledge of electrical fault finding and diagnostics using testing equipment
  
• Knowledge
  of industrial health and safety standards relating to electrical installations
  and generator systems
  
• Computer
  literate with the ability to complete service reports and maintenance records
  
• Valid Code
  EB driver's licence is essential
  
• Willingness
  to travel to customer sites and participate in an on-call standby rotation for
  emergency breakdowns
  
• Candidates
  must reside in the Port Elizabeth / Kariega area