Electrical Technician

Job Summary

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform routine, corrective and preventive maintenance of plant equipment as directed by the Electrical Supervisor.
• Diagnose electrical malfunctions of transformers, motors, relays, switches and control/monitoring devices and take corrective measures.
• Read electrical schematics and logic/control drawings and troubleshoot control circuits and PLCs.
• Carry out wiring work and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Replace faulty wiring and electrical components such as relays, switches, motor bearings and position sensing devices.
• Align, adjust and calibrate equipment according to specifications and maintain repair, calibration and test records.
• Report spare parts and consumables needs to the Foreman.
• Confirm safety and proper isolation before repairing equipment in coordination with the Foreman and local operator.
• Read technical manuals, wiring diagrams and system piping & instrumentation diagrams.
• Follow standard procedures, use proper PPEs and implement prescribed risk controls.
• Report deviations in the Quality, Health and Safety management system and report emergencies and near misses.
• Ensure proper waste disposal measures and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Educational desired: Associate's Diploma (3 years DAE in Electrical).
• Minimum 3 years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferable 5 years of related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

• Generic awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles.
• Knowledge of identification, classification and disposal of waste.
• Knowledge of emission monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals used in the plant.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment, PPE and safety equipment, and first aid measures.
• Ability to execute maintenance activities with high performance.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Hazard risk assessment and aspect impact assessment.
• ISO9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.

Work Conditions

• Normally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or chemical risk and electrical shock in high precarious places.
• Noise level is usually moderate but very loud conditions do exist.