Electrical Technician x4 (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

at  Rand Water

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

Responsible for the assisting the Section Engineer on the following work: Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc Maintenance, and Project management to meet the specified standards. Reporting problems to the Section Senior Technician.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 and S4 or N6 in Electrical (H/C) Engineering.
• A National Diploma in Electrical (H/C) Engineering will be advantages.
• Electrician trade test certificate
• 4 years’ relevant work experience within a similar environment
• Code 10 driver’s license.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safe working procedures

KNOWLEDGE

• Electrical Maintenance
• Safety knowledge (OHSA and Regulations
• Basic understanding of Water and Sanitation Infrastructure i.e., Pipeline network, Pump Stations, and Treatment Works Plants.
• Basic understanding of Electrical Equipment’s such as Cables, Lighting system, VSD, Soft starter, Flow sensor, PLC’s, Circuit breaker, electrical motors, motor pumps.
• Knowledge of welding.

SKILLS

• Ability to conduct Electrical repairs.
• Good communication skills (verbal).
• Interpret electrical and design drawings.
• Ability to compile maintenance report.
• Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Good housekeeping skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• MS office proficiency

• Inspections on the Electrical Equipment’s i.e., cables, motors, transformers, lights, motor control circuits (MCC), generators, Low and Medium distribution boxes (DB’s) etc.
• Preventative Maintenance and fault finding on the Electrical Equipment’s including Standby Generator’s.
• Assisting on Breakdowns and ad-hoc work.
• Installing, commissioning and Monitoring of Electrical equipment’s
• Compile Maintenance Report
• Assist on ensuring that health and safety adhere to it.
• Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling