Electrician

Petra Diamonds Limited is one of the world’s

leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of

the largest independent diamond groups by
resource. It’s a polished diamond we are after
for this role - an individual that clearly outshines
his/her peers**:| CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE (PTY) LTD**

*Electrician - Internal and External
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Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan 30km east from Pretoria.

*Reference No: CUL608 Grade: C2
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**ROLE DESCRIPTION**:Reporting to the Engineering Foreman Electrical, the role will be responsible for the installation, maintenance,
fault finding and repair of electrical equipment within the electrical discipline according to sound engineering practice and equipment
specifications.

*TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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effectiveness of the department/section.
- Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Manufacturing and Company
Standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman.
- Report faults and unsafe conditions to the Central Control Room.
- Participate in planning shutdowns (Planned maintenance), resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities.
- Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure.
- Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydro carbons).
- Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the
maintenance requirements.
- Assist Foreman in executing his/his duties as and when required.
- Conduct planned task observations.
- Follow instructions as per job card and report any defects.
- Responsible for electrical motor installation and replacement.
- Responsible for electrical distribution and control cable installation, jointing and termination.
- Responsible for gully /LT DB Box (Low Tension Distribution box) installation and maintenance.
- Responsible for motor control centre and distribution board installation.
- Responsible for the installation of lighting systems.
- Responsible for medium voltage protection systems.
- Responsible for MV capacitor bank maintenance.
- Responsible for substation battery maintenance and general substation housekeeping.
- Responsible for medium voltage switching.
- Responsible for the maintenance of electrical equipment (e.g. MV and LV Switchgear, substations, Electrical Motors, Lighting
Systems, MCC panels, Electrical distribution boards).
- Responsible for conveyer maintenance.
- Responsible for overhead crane maintenance.
- Responsible for winder machinery, maintenance signal devices and safety devices as applicable.
- Responsible for winder control (i.e.thyristor drives) as applicable.
- Responsible for compressor maintenance as applicable
- Responsible for electrical reticulation of ventilation equipment e.g. main / booster fans as applicable.
- Responsible for emergency generators power supplies as applicable
- Responsible for maintenance of elevators and safety devices as applicable
- Responsible for maintenance of transformers
- Responsible for inspections and maintenance of all electrical ground handling equipment
- Responsible for good housekeeping in working area.
- Provide input in preparing maintenance and inspection schedules.
- Conduct maintenance planning.
- Responsible for trade related administration.
- Tend to electrical breakdowns on trackless and track bound machinery - i.e. Drill Rigs.
- Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.
- Conduct on-the-job training for allocated apprentices.
- Ensure that all Engineering reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the Engineering
Function and operation.
- Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non
compliance issues.
- Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
- Perform risk assessments (Mini) and participates in risk assessments (Activity based).
- Provide Input to risk assessments, safe work procedures and Planned Task Observations, monitor, train and implement all
codes of practice, policies, procedures, risk assessments and standards and ensure all are in place for the effective
management of safe working conditions in terms of related area of responsibilities and legal requirements.
- Effective Team Player and Effective Self Management.

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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Grade 10
- N2 Certificate
- Qualified Electrician Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship***
3 years post Apprenticeship/Qualification Electrician experience (can be concurrent with the PDL trade experience)***
Valid Drivers’ License*
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**_following: Statement of results issued by an accredited MQA trade test centre as well as evidence of training conducted