Job Description

Role: Trade Test Electrician
Industry: Electrical expertise within the Petrochemical Industry.
Location: Durban KZN
Your safety and that of others is a top priority.
You and your assistants always need to wear personal protective gear to be in compliance with rules and policies.
Skills and qualifications

• A certified electrician with a trade test
• Knowledge of electrical systems, industrial equipment, and hand and power tools
• Experience in an industrial environment
• A Master Electrician certification is an advantage
• Ability to issue Certificates of Compliance (COC)
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to work extended hours

Minimum requirements:

• Must have at least Grade 12, Matric or NQF4 equivalent qualification.
• Must have clear criminal record.

Critical Skills

• Experience and knowledge in working in a high voltage / hazardous environment (Petrochemical)
• Attention to Detail
• Team player
• Check, Examine and Record
• Comprehend Technical Drawings and Other Visual Instructions
• Electrical Systems Knowledge
• Inspect Equipment
• Maintain Equipment
• Fault Finding
• Precise Hand/Eye Coordination
• Repair Machines and Equipment
• Safety Regulations and Procedures

All tasks must comply with SANS electrical regulations for South Africa as well as OHS Act 85 of 1993 at all times.
Key Responsibilities

• Attending and resolving equipment breakdowns, fault finding and installation.
• Attending and resolving all electrical problems, fault finding and installation.
• Attending and resolving troubleshooting on electronic equipment, PLCs and AC/DC drives, power distribution and power transformers.
• Work on circuits, motor control systems, switch gears etc.
• Responsible for managing and reporting on work schedule.
• Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled electrical maintenance.
• Responsible for reliability and safety checks on PPE and tools.
• Responsible for all inventory regarding electrical parts and ordering of spares.
• Responsible for all daily/weekly/monthly inspections.
• Being involved in electrical upgrades and modifications as well as propose recommendations.
• Initiating cost effective maintenance projects.
• Liaising with all relevant stakeholders.
• Be able to read, design and fault find from electrical schematic drawings.
• Participate in site-wide process safety and risk reduction activities as requested.
• Maintain prints and files in proper place.
• Attend to document work, e.g. drawings, specs etc.
• Report writing and continues feedback on jobs with before and after photos for evidence.
• Access and prepare itemized list for quoting purposes.
• Manage stock usage per job, inclusive of project work with a BOQ and report.
• Safety and housekeeping

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