Company
Abantu Staffing Solutions
Location
Durban
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Job description
Overview:
To conduct electrical maintenance and repairs on plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Requirements:
• Grade 12 with mathematics and science.
• Section 13 Red Seal Electrician Trade Test
• 5+ years’ experience post Trade Test
• N4 electrical trade theory, with subjects specific to electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Wiremans license (advantageous)
• Experience in heavy industry (advantageous)
Responsibilities:
Maintenance Process (Scheduled Preventative Maintenance):
• Receive Maintenance Schedules, plan and execute before they expire. Interpret instructions and plan maintenance and repair work
• Inspect the tooling and determine spares and consumables requirements
• Generate Job Requisitions for scheduled maintenance work (type of repair or maintenance, spares, quantities, time, etc.)
• Transport tools, equipment and spares to the work site
• Isolate equipment, perform lockouts, complete the LOTO register and make the work area safe
• Complete the Contractors Permit to Work prior to contractors commencing with work on site.
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance activities
• Perform change overs in the production environment
• Count stock for a Stock Take integrity check (check spares condition during the count)
• All Scheduled Maintenance shall be recorded (Opened and Closed) to the Maintenance Connection system IN TIME to aid in pro-longing equipment life and prevent Unplanned Maintenance.
• Housekeeping: Keep Workshop and work area clean and maintain or improve on 5S standards.
• Perform Plant start-ups. Plan plant start-up well in advance of planned production starting time to ensure the plant is ready for production.
• Track and record personal daily hours to ensure the KPA – Artisan Utilization of ? 75% is achieved.
Maintenance Process (Breakdown):
• Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical/electrical nature for all equipment under engineering functional control.
• Update the responsible person on progress of repairs
• Escalate a problem/breakdown to the next level if it cannot be resolved successfully
• All Breakdowns shall be recorded (Opened and Closed) to the Maintenance Connection system to aid in determining the root cause and to accurately calculate KPI and artisan utilisation data.
• File job requisition upon completion of repair
Electrical Maintenance:
• Design and construct Single/Three Phase Circuits
• Design and Install Electrical Wire Ways
• Construct, commission and do fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks (220Vac, 110Vac, 24DC)
• Install or replace and commission electrical equipment (lighting systems; electrical cables and conductors; earth leakage unit in a low voltage circuit; metering units or measuring instruments; low and medium voltage transformers; batteries; electrical wire ways; direct current (DC) machines three phase AC electrical circuits, machines, and control gear)
• Wire and commission three phase electrical circuits
• Connect and commission a three-phase direct online motor control system
• Install and commission Single Phase AC Machines and Control Gear
• Inspect and clean (electrical machines; enhanced safety apparatus; electrical motors)
• Test and inspect a three-phase industrial/commercial installation
• Carry out a detailed inspection on a DC motor
• Inspect and maintain and test high mast lighting structures
• Inspect and clean medium / high voltage yards and enclosures (MCC)
• Inspect and maintain electrical equipment (electrical distribution boards, panels and enclosures; intrinsically safe apparatus; lighting systems; high mast lighting structures; batteries and battery rooms (UPS, Generator); low voltage switchgear; unit protection devices on transformers; AC or DC drive units; (DC) machines; electric power tools; three phase AC machines and control gear; AC motor control gear)
• Replace electrical equipment (electrical cables; faulty components in a distribution board; three-phase electrical motor between 5,5 kW and 75 kW)
• Fault find and repair (Domestic appliances; single phase alternating current (AC) systems; three phase voltage electrical circuits)
• Disconnect and connect electric motors
• Handle and care for electrical earthing gear and related equipment
• Identify, handle, and assemble medium / high voltage line hardware and related materials
• Joint low voltage cables
• Troubleshoot on programmable logic controllers
• Update electrical drawings as required
Basic Mechanical and Fabrication:
• Mechanically cut, drill and punch fabrication materials, sharpen drill bits, basic mechanical fault finding with regards to Pneumatics and Hydraulics and basic repairs and installation to such related components
Instrumentation Maintenance:
• Construct Basic Electronic Circuits
• Install Instrument impulse lines
• Maintain instrumentation equipment (Flow; Level; Pressure; Temperature; Intrinsically safe apparatus)
• Carry out soldering and de-soldering procedures
Maintenance Process (Post Maintenance):
• Test and commission machinery or equipment prior to handover
• Complete the Planned Maintenance Schedule-Maintenance Connection (Work completed, work not completed, spares used, spares not available, time taken, observations, problems, etc.)
• Identify any other work required (including additional spares) and communicate to the Planner/Buyer
• Clean up after completion of job and inform the responsible person that the maintenance has been completed to the required standard
Material Handling:
• Sling loads
• Operating cranes/hoists
• Operating forklifts
Engineering Projects
Project Initiation:
• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control and work as a valuable team member
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budget
Project Planning:
• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules
Project Management:
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
• Supervise a project team of a technical project if and when requested
• Provide assistance within the project in the field of your expertise
Project Administration:
• Support project meetings and workshops when required to do so
Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in continuous improvement drives
Reporting:
• Complete Maintenance Time Sheets (nature of work, time spent to repair, and material/spares used)
• Participate in continuous improvement drives
Competencies:
Computer:
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Operating computer systems
Engineering Drawings:
• Draw and interpret simple engineering drawings
• Read, interpret and produce basic engineering drawings
• Mark off basic regular engineering shapes
Tools and Measuring Instruments:
• Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment
• Select, use and care for electrical measuring instruments
• Select, use and care for engineering power tools
• Select, use and care for marking off/out equipment: routine shapes
• IATF requirements
Electrical:
• Understand fundamentals of electricity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with flammable energy sources
• Understand basic electronic theory and components
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles
Instrumentation:
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic programmable logic controllers
• Demonstrate an understanding of fault finding techniques on field instrumentation
• Demonstrate an understanding of process communication systems.
Other:
• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
To conduct electrical maintenance and repairs on plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Requirements:
• Grade 12 with mathematics and science.
• Section 13 Red Seal Electrician Trade Test
• 5+ years’ experience post Trade Test
• N4 electrical trade theory, with subjects specific to electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Wiremans license (advantageous)
• Experience in heavy industry (advantageous)
Responsibilities:
Maintenance Process (Scheduled Preventative Maintenance):
• Receive Maintenance Schedules, plan and execute before they expire. Interpret instructions and plan maintenance and repair work
• Inspect the tooling and determine spares and consumables requirements
• Generate Job Requisitions for scheduled maintenance work (type of repair or maintenance, spares, quantities, time, etc.)
• Transport tools, equipment and spares to the work site
• Isolate equipment, perform lockouts, complete the LOTO register and make the work area safe
• Complete the Contractors Permit to Work prior to contractors commencing with work on site.
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance activities
• Perform change overs in the production environment
• Count stock for a Stock Take integrity check (check spares condition during the count)
• All Scheduled Maintenance shall be recorded (Opened and Closed) to the Maintenance Connection system IN TIME to aid in pro-longing equipment life and prevent Unplanned Maintenance.
• Housekeeping: Keep Workshop and work area clean and maintain or improve on 5S standards.
• Perform Plant start-ups. Plan plant start-up well in advance of planned production starting time to ensure the plant is ready for production.
• Track and record personal daily hours to ensure the KPA – Artisan Utilization of ? 75% is achieved.
Maintenance Process (Breakdown):
• Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical/electrical nature for all equipment under engineering functional control.
• Update the responsible person on progress of repairs
• Escalate a problem/breakdown to the next level if it cannot be resolved successfully
• All Breakdowns shall be recorded (Opened and Closed) to the Maintenance Connection system to aid in determining the root cause and to accurately calculate KPI and artisan utilisation data.
• File job requisition upon completion of repair
Electrical Maintenance:
• Design and construct Single/Three Phase Circuits
• Design and Install Electrical Wire Ways
• Construct, commission and do fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks (220Vac, 110Vac, 24DC)
• Install or replace and commission electrical equipment (lighting systems; electrical cables and conductors; earth leakage unit in a low voltage circuit; metering units or measuring instruments; low and medium voltage transformers; batteries; electrical wire ways; direct current (DC) machines three phase AC electrical circuits, machines, and control gear)
• Wire and commission three phase electrical circuits
• Connect and commission a three-phase direct online motor control system
• Install and commission Single Phase AC Machines and Control Gear
• Inspect and clean (electrical machines; enhanced safety apparatus; electrical motors)
• Test and inspect a three-phase industrial/commercial installation
• Carry out a detailed inspection on a DC motor
• Inspect and maintain and test high mast lighting structures
• Inspect and clean medium / high voltage yards and enclosures (MCC)
• Inspect and maintain electrical equipment (electrical distribution boards, panels and enclosures; intrinsically safe apparatus; lighting systems; high mast lighting structures; batteries and battery rooms (UPS, Generator); low voltage switchgear; unit protection devices on transformers; AC or DC drive units; (DC) machines; electric power tools; three phase AC machines and control gear; AC motor control gear)
• Replace electrical equipment (electrical cables; faulty components in a distribution board; three-phase electrical motor between 5,5 kW and 75 kW)
• Fault find and repair (Domestic appliances; single phase alternating current (AC) systems; three phase voltage electrical circuits)
• Disconnect and connect electric motors
• Handle and care for electrical earthing gear and related equipment
• Identify, handle, and assemble medium / high voltage line hardware and related materials
• Joint low voltage cables
• Troubleshoot on programmable logic controllers
• Update electrical drawings as required
Basic Mechanical and Fabrication:
• Mechanically cut, drill and punch fabrication materials, sharpen drill bits, basic mechanical fault finding with regards to Pneumatics and Hydraulics and basic repairs and installation to such related components
Instrumentation Maintenance:
• Construct Basic Electronic Circuits
• Install Instrument impulse lines
• Maintain instrumentation equipment (Flow; Level; Pressure; Temperature; Intrinsically safe apparatus)
• Carry out soldering and de-soldering procedures
Maintenance Process (Post Maintenance):
• Test and commission machinery or equipment prior to handover
• Complete the Planned Maintenance Schedule-Maintenance Connection (Work completed, work not completed, spares used, spares not available, time taken, observations, problems, etc.)
• Identify any other work required (including additional spares) and communicate to the Planner/Buyer
• Clean up after completion of job and inform the responsible person that the maintenance has been completed to the required standard
Material Handling:
• Sling loads
• Operating cranes/hoists
• Operating forklifts
Engineering Projects
Project Initiation:
• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control and work as a valuable team member
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budget
Project Planning:
• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules
Project Management:
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
• Supervise a project team of a technical project if and when requested
• Provide assistance within the project in the field of your expertise
Project Administration:
• Support project meetings and workshops when required to do so
Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in continuous improvement drives
Reporting:
• Complete Maintenance Time Sheets (nature of work, time spent to repair, and material/spares used)
• Participate in continuous improvement drives
Competencies:
Computer:
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Operating computer systems
Engineering Drawings:
• Draw and interpret simple engineering drawings
• Read, interpret and produce basic engineering drawings
• Mark off basic regular engineering shapes
Tools and Measuring Instruments:
• Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment
• Select, use and care for electrical measuring instruments
• Select, use and care for engineering power tools
• Select, use and care for marking off/out equipment: routine shapes
• IATF requirements
Electrical:
• Understand fundamentals of electricity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with flammable energy sources
• Understand basic electronic theory and components
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles
Instrumentation:
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic programmable logic controllers
• Demonstrate an understanding of fault finding techniques on field instrumentation
• Demonstrate an understanding of process communication systems.
Other:
• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
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What are the standard working hours, leave, and benefits for electricians in South Africa?
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