Electrician (Trade-tested)

2 days ago

East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

**Overview**:
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.

**Minimum requirements**:

- Electricain Trade Test and relevant N3-N6 qualification
- 5+ years’ experience post qualification
- Hands on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
- Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and hydraulics
- 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
- Able to work outside normal working hours (shift work on a rotational basis)
- Able to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required
- Have own tools

**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
- 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

**Competencies**:

- 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)

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