Electrical Mechanic

7 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dynamic power engineering Full time R24 000 - R60 000 per year

Duties & Responsibilities

Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, transformers, generators, lighting, and other electrical systems. This is a journey-level position. Working conditions include restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DUTIES:

  • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
  • Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
  • Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
  • Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
  • Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
  • Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
  • Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
  • Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  • Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
  • Must comply with the safety policies and procedures
  • Adheres to quality management system policies, procedures and related requirements of ISO 9001.
  • Directs efforts to maintain ISO accreditation.
  • Protective clothing requirement to be adhered to all the time.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12
  • At least N3 Electrical Engineering Qualification
  • Trade test Certificate
  • 2 years as a general assistant in an electrical environment

Skills:

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Good People Skills
  • Reading and Writing (English)

Attributes:

  • Professional and organized
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
  • Stress tolerance/stress management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R500,00 - R1 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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