Qualified Electrician - heavy industry

Job description:

The Group has a position available for a suitably experienced, attention to detail and dedicated individual to join the Engineering team as a Qualified Electrician. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Department Manager. Included in the responsibilities are:

• Assisting the team with maintenance and upgrading of existing electrical control and distribution systems
• Electrical diagnoses and suitable repairs
• Housekeeping
• Point to point checks on PLCs
• Point to point checks on control and power systems
• Read and correctly interpret electrical diagrams
• Assist the department manager with ad-hoc duties

Qualifying Criteria:

• Qualified Red Seal Electrical Trade test
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience
• Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• At least National N3 certificate for Electricians
• Good communication skills, (speak, read and write English)
• Prepared to work overtime
• Valid Driver’s license

Qualifying Attributes:

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• Must have sober habits
• Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Attention to detail
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Full understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Time and priority management
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution

Job title: Qualified Electrician

Reporting to: Electrical Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include:

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours:

• 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
• 07h30–16h00: Friday
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary:

We offer a competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Epping, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold at least N3 in Electrical?

License/Certification:

• Trade Test (Required)
• Drivers License (Required)