Artisan: Electrician

Purpose of the job:

- To carry out responsibilities of Plant and Engineering functions of the site maintenance team.
- Carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as plant settings and synchronization at the Bakery.

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and adjust when necessary, plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants.
- Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on Bakery site.
- Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects
- Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment Installation and project work as required
- Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
- Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
- Installation and project work as required
- Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment Installation and project work as required
- Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment Installation and project work as required
- Perform standby on a rotational basis
- Work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required
- Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on action to be taken on reported defects
- Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions
- Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment at the Bakery

Other Requirements:

- Ability to work outside normal working hours (shift work on a rotational basis)
- Required to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Matric
- Appropriate engineering qualifications (trade test + N3 and N6)
- MERSETA qualification essential.

**Experience Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 -year experience within a Baking and environment post qualification
- Hands on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
- Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and hydraulics
- Must be able to read and update electrical drawings
- Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
- Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA

**Key Outputs**:

- Planning and organising skills
- Ability to function in a team
- Computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to read drawings
- Assist with other jobs that may reasonably be required within the maintenance department
- Ability to work outside electrical/mechanical boundary Good communication skills (verbal and written)