Engineering Chargehand

**Engineering Chargehand / Maintenance Electrician**

**(Electrical Engineering dept) Supervisor**

**Uitenhage**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- Control and allocate the flow of electrical/electronic work through the workshop to make the best use of staff, equipment and resources.
- Ensure that electrical/electronic engineering downtime is kept to a minimum and take appropriate, hands-on corrective action where required including carrying out electrical/electronic repairs when required.
- Ensure that all electrical/electronic equipment are serviced in accordance with departmental service standards.
- Act as a technical expert in the Workshop, advising electricians on tasks and sharing knowledge, for example through regular toolbox talks.
- Carry out staff appraisals
- Maintain a high performing engineering team and in particular take responsibility for supporting and advising, coaching and mentoring of apprentices.
- Instill and maintain a strong health and safety culture amongst the Engineering team with a good understanding of risk assessments.

**KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Expert knowledge of PLc's/Drive
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Ability to negotiate with contractors and third parties
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Minimum 5 years electrical maintenance experience
- Minimum 3 years electrical project management experience
- 3 years supervisory experience
- 3 years project management experience

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualified Electrical / Millwright Trade Test Certificate **(no mechanical)**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- electrical maintenance: 5 years (preferred)
- electrical project manaagement: 3 years (preferred)
- supervisory: 3 years (preferred)
- plc's / drives: 3 years (preferred)