Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician: ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal/External) Permanent Position

Purpose

• Apply Electrical expertise to Electrical assets to achieve the Plant operational targets, this as per Company’s procedures and Maintenance as per Electrical Engineer’s instructions and to ensure that all Electrical works are completed in due time and at a minimum cost.

Main Activities

• Enforce HSE and Quality policies and procedures and ensure that all HSE measures and precautions are strictly considered and taken care of during the execution of maintenance activities.
• Execute Electrical day to-day maintenance activities according to Maximo notification and priority set up by the Engineer.
• Take ownership of Electrical equipment and strive to reduce equipment downtime and ensure high Plant availability at a minimum cost.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems as necessary along with the Engineer, Maintenance colleagues and Operations, to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.to defects found.
• Ensure that contractors have all needed resources and tools to conduct Electrical maintenance activities effectively and that tasks they perform are properly recorded in CMMS.
• Assists the Engineer in preparing and scheduling daily jobs.
• Reports to the Engineer all jobs carried out and record them properly in Maximo.
• Participate in Plant scheduled shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Electrical Engineer.
• Review vendors’ documents, maintenance manuals and spare parts lists.
• Participate in drafting Electrical maintenance procedures necessary for Plant operations and participate in SAP-PM/Maximo development and implementation.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical specifications to determine wiring layouts and installation procedures.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (With Maths and Science/Electrical Technical studies).
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering) and 3 years Industrial or Power plant experience OR
• Qualified Electrical artisan and 5 years Industrial or Power plant experience
• 5 years Industrial experience.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in Electrical maintenance of large power generation or continuous process plants.
• Extensive VFD experience (Power Electronics, SD500 – 700; added advantage)
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of Electrical equipment of steam or gas turbines.
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and testing of protection equipment, generators/transformers, MV/LV switchgears.
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of Instruments is an advantage

Skills:

• Highly proactive and self-motivated;
• Must have good interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;
• Must have excellent organizational skills;
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• A strong Instrumentation aptitude, an in-depth understanding of chemical, physical, and mathematics.

Language:

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Knowledge of Tswana or Afrikaans language is an added advantage.

IT:

• Computer literate: must have a high degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• Incomplete CV’s and/or applications will not be considered. Your CV MUST be accompanied by your supporting documents.
• Local (JTG) Residents that meet the requirements and experience are encouraged  to apply.
• Closing Date: 06 December 2024.
• By submitting any personal information to the Company, the candidate unconditionally and voluntarily, consents to the processing of the submitted personal information for any and all purposes related to recruitment.