Technician Electrical (Maintenance) Durban, South Africa

JOB PURPOSE:
To perform a wide range of duties relating to the electrical installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation at minimum downtime, complying with EHS Guidelines and with a focus on continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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  Attends to all electrical equipment breakdowns such as LV-MV motors, LV Switchboards, MCCs, Plant lightings, Transformers, UPS, VFD, Breakers, Soft starter, etc. In addition, carries out planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision.

  
  


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  Identifies and reports any abnormalities; repairs and/or replaces required items, re-assembles and tests the equipment, leaving the working area clean.

  
  


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  Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete such work.

  
  


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  Effectively diagnoses electrical breakdowns/failures and troubleshoots electrical failures of plant and equipment with minimum or no direction.

  
  


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  Uses the computerized maintenance system (SAP) to order spare parts from the warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.

  
  


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  Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

  
  


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  Monitors any repeated breakdowns and recommends proper modifications to resolve the problem.

  
  


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  Provides plant & equipment knowledge to newly joined electricians/craft trainees and contractors to help them carry out their maintenance work.

  
  


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  Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in 5S, Business Excellence and Safety Initiatives.

  
  


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  Performs other related duties as communicated by Supervisor/Superior.

  
  


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  Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  
  
  
  
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    Diploma in relevant field

    
    
  
  
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    Completion of PEC Craft Training

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Minimum Experience:

  
  
  
  
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    3 years of relevant experience in a heavy industry after Diploma

    
    
  
  
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    No experience required after completion of PEC Training

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Skills:

  
  
  
  
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    Good knowledge of written and spoken English

    
    
  
  
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    Familiarity with all maintenance tools and good IT knowledge

    
    
  
  
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    Experience in installation & troubleshooting

    
    
  
  
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    Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions