Chief Electrician

6 months ago


Barberton, South Africa Barberton Mines Full time

Provide coaching and technical support to Electrical personnel at operations, during breakdowns and on a daily basis.
- Develop and implement electrical standards and procedures.
- Audit installations and over inspect electrical maintenance.
- Coordinate installation, upgrading, repairs and maintenance of equipment between operations.
- Explore new technology and adopt industry best practices within Barberton Mines.
- Ensure availability of emergency generators.
- Analyse electrical consumption and promote energy efficiency.
- Liaise with Eskom and suppliers.
- Witness FAT tests to standard for new equipment (MV & LV) to be used on the Mine.
- NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate) with English literacy or N2 in Engineering studies
- Completed formal Learnership programme prior to obtaining an Electrician artisan trade certificate as recognised by the MQA
- Qualified with trade papers (section 13 or 26D)
- Have a valid medium voltage certificate
- Minimum 8 year’s experience as a supervisor within a mining environment.
- Valid Certificate of physical fitness
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to communicate with people on different levels
- Own Transport as position requires standby
- Drivers License


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