Instrumentation / Electrical Technician

**Primary purpose**:

- Responsible for preventive maintenance of all machinery and equipment to reduce downtime; ensure safe and continuous operation of plant and equipment through electrical, mechanical and maintenance activities.
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment and for the maintenance of various equipment in accordance with engineering practices and equipment specifications. (Not limited to electrical and instrumentation)
- Responsible for installing, inspecting, adjusting, and repairing equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
- Must maintain all equipment to required standards and respond to production requests and equipment failures.
- You will work as part of a team, but also routinely perform work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and safety in the performance of your duties.
- You will attend to breakdowns and prioritize work.
- You will schedule and perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment in a professional, cost effective and timely manner.
- Monitor and report on the condition of electrical, instrumentation and control systems of equipment to a high standard.
- Assist in the specifications, procurement, and quality control of required / refurbished / repaired equipment.
- Provide a service to production to minimize delay times and solve reoccurring delays.
- Operate and maintain laser cutting machine.
- Perform standard and shutdown schedules and tasks.
- Test equipment that has been repaired.
- Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine workflow.
- Install industrial machinery and electrical equipment. Inspect and test machinery and equipment to determine irregularities and malfunctions.
- Participate in all equipment maintenance programs for continuous improvement of all machines.
- Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance on machines.
- Comply with workplace safety policies, rules, and regulations.
- Maintaining a clean and environmentally friendly work area.
- Completing other related tasks as required. Ultimately, ensure all machines are operating at peak efficiency and our facilities remain safe.

**Job Requirements**:

- Minimum N3 Electrical Engineering Qualified Maintenance Electrician with passed Trade Test.
- Basic electronics and instrumentation (sensors, counters, and temp controllers) Electrical wiring diagrams 3 Phase and 1 Phase electrically driven machinery Working knowledge of PLC (include Programming) and AC and DC Drives.
- Work with mínimal supervision.
- Five years of relevant experience in the maintenance of large electrical systems.
- Must have a solid electrical background and be able to troubleshoot accurately and quickly.
- Five years of relevant experience with PLC control systems and field control instrumentation is preferred.
- Aptitude and awareness of measurement and control techniques is an asset.
- Knowledge of appropriate measurement principles and practices.
- Problem Solving. Failure analysis and reporting; technical acumen, communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills. Interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with people at all levels.
- Setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and achieving goals.
- Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort with using tools to do machine repairs.
- Knowledge of sheet metal equipment (CNC, Press Brakes, Spot welders) will be advantageous.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

**Salary**: R20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Have you been Trade Tested ?
- Are you able to speak and write, both English & Afrikaans ?

**Education**:

- Certificate (preferred)