Maintenance Electrician

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU RESIDE IN GAUTENG & CAN EASILY TRAVEL TO AND FROM ISANDO

Purpose Statement

Ensure production equipment infrastructure fixtures and all other equipment is in good operating condition and well maintained in terms of electrical issues. Conduct fault finding analysis and repairs in the event of any malfunction.

Position in the Organisation

1st Line Manager 1st level Maintenance Manager

Position Electrician

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position

Technical

• Assemble install test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring equipment appliances apparatus and fixtures
• Perform rigging activities (be physically capable of performing work from ladders scaffolds and roofs)
• Identify report and rectify all technical areas of concern on electrical equipment appliances apparatus and fixtures
• Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot cold dirty and fastpaced

Have an indepth understanding of

• Electrical principles and drawings
• DC AC single phase 2phase 3phase 230V 380V and industrial troubleshooting
• safetyrelated and other electrical functions
• diagnosing malfunctioning electrical systems apparatus components and continuity of circuits using
• test equipment
• ohmmeter
• ammeter
• voltmeter
• oscilloscope/
• hand tools

• systematical approach in locating the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• connecting of wires to circuit breakers transformers or other components.
• observing and following all safety regulations and use of required PPE.
• programming of variable frequency drives (VFD)
• compatibility and safety of systems

Have a good understanding of

• Processes utilized (e.g. material feeding and drying injection moulding reheat stretch blow moulding and injection blow moulding)
• all equipment utilized
• Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding pneumatic hydraulic)
• safe and proficient use of work shop tools (both hand and power)

Fault analysis and problem solving

• Independently do fault analysis and problem solving in case of (teamwork as needed)
• malfunctioning electrical components
• machine malfunction in terms of electrical issues
• Recognize and report problems to Senior Electrician

Maintenance

• Ensure maintenance is done at required intervals according to the plans
• Spares
• Identify electrical / electronic spares needed for equipment

In general

• As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks

Administration (job)

• Log jobs performed
• Contact external suppliers as agreed with Senior Electrician to assist in solving problems (quotes on service spare parts etc.)

Spares

• Have an overview of existing stock for equipment
• Spare part analysis ( keep stock vs. source at breakdown)
• Likelihood of wear/breakage vs. cost vs. delivery time
• report parts needed to Senior Electrician and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown
• Assist Senior Electrician in ordering process (e.g. prepare documents follow up on orders)
• Plan for the year ahead assist Senior Electrician with work on budget for maintenance

Health & Safety

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to Health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness of technical areas stores workshops and machines).
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.

Food (Product) Safety:

• Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
• Apply the sites food safety principles and standards.
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager.
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Companys FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

SelfDevelopment Growth and Training

• Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further selfdevelopment and the development of the company.
• Keep contact to your key suppliers and discuss with them.
• Read operator manuals of machines.
• Read literature that has to do with your position (e.g. on the internet Google etc.).
• Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• SelfManagement.
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship.
• Product and service quality.

General

• Perform additional tasks as required (e.g. help each other out if needed).
• Work overtime when needed including weekend and night callouts.
• Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available.
• Inform yourself about and apply the companys principles and standards.
• Set an example be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave.
• The employee accepts that he/she may be required to carry out any other tasks as required by management based on operational requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Secondary Education Grade 12
• Tertiary Education (including Diplomas Certificates and Degrees) Minimum N2 in electrical trade theory and trade tested
• Experience 5 years experience

Competencies

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of drawings
• Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
• Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures

Skills

• Installation of electrical related equipment
• Fault finding and problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Ability to act decisively and urgently
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Other Special Requirements

Decision Making

• Able to make good business aligned decisions whilst maintaining maintenance standards practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions

Accountability

• Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority.

Communication

• Ensure transparent responsive and open communication between colleagues.

Remote Work :

No