Electrical Technician - Energy; Johannesburg Pool - UAE

Responsibilities

Attends to all electrical equipment breakdowns such as LV‑MV motors, LV switchboards, MCCs, plant lighting, transformers, UPS, VFD, breakers, soft starters, and more. Carries out planned preventive and predictive maintenance work with minimal direction and supervision. Identifies and reports any abnormalities. Repairs and/or replaces required items, reassembles and tests the equipment, leaving the working area clean. Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete them.

Effectively diagnoses electrical breakdowns and failures, troubleshoots electrical failures of plant equipment with minimal or no direction. Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders spare parts from the warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed. Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements. Monitors any repeated breakdowns and recommends proper modification to resolve the problem.

Provides plant equipment knowledge to newly joined electricians, craft trainees and contractors to help them carry out their maintenance work. Continuously works towards improving EHS and plant equipment performance by participating in 5S, Business Excellence, and Safety Initiatives. Performs other related duties as communicated by supervisors or superiors and assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.

• Diploma in a relevant field.
• Completion of PEC craft training.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a heavy industry after diploma.

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and good IT knowledge.
• Experience in installation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, manuals, and instructions.