Job Description

Inpower Generators is a subsidiary of the Faircape Group of companies who have been active in the Western Cape market for almost 40 years.

Inpower Generators supply, install, maintain and finance large-scale Commercial and Industrial Diesel Generators.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Industrial Electrician for our Generator division to join our team. If you have a passion for precision, problem solving, and electrical and mechanical excellence, then this opportunity is perfect for you.

As an Industrial Electrician you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our electrical machinery and equipment. This is a great chance for you to put your knowledge and skills to work.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Industrial Electrician Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Install and program of generator controllers and communication gateways
• Ensure electrical regulations and codes are adhered to
• Perform electrical work ranging from simple to complex
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power distribution systems and controls
• Compile scopes of work for electrical installations
• Review stock levels
• Conduct inspections and testing on electrical installations
• Oversee and perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical installations.

Emergency Generator & Refuelling Management:

• Manage monthly generator inspections, test runs, load tests, tracking of replacement parts, remote monitoring and oversee new generator installations.
• Inspections of generators
• Manage and oversee a team that refuels generators and general housekeeping of the generators.
• Managing the scheduling for annual services.
• Monthly generator management reports.
• Arrange for the acquisition of diesel supplies and arrange for delivery thereof.
• Provide reconciliation of diesel purchase to the diesel supplied
• Attend generator failures during normal and after hours.
• Keep record of company vehicle refuelling.
• Daily routine generator monitoring system checks.
• Ensure that newly installed remote equipment and installations are up to standard
• Meet contractors on site to oversee Installation

Technical & General Support:

• General investigations on site to assist with queries
• Site investigations and reporting for new generator services.
• Keep record of quantity of materials used
• Oversee contractors and provide updates of project status in the absence of Technician

Qualifications:

• NQF Level 4/5 as Industrial Electrician, or
• Certification as a Millwright based on national standards, and

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as an Industrial Electrician
• Hands-on experience working on generators
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve generator issues

Skills and Attributes

• Technical aptitude required for generator management
• Precision and attention to detail
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of products.
• Operate and control equipment.
• Determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Safety consciousness
• Time management
• Adaptability and flexibility

Specific Requirements

• Code B drivers licence is essential
• Solid and positive references
• Be flexible to work after hours in case of emergency
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record

We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R45 000 Cost to Company per month.

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If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Faircape Group