Technician Electrical (Maintenance) Durban, South Africa

Overview

• Attends to all electrical equipment breakdowns such as LV-MV motors, LV Switchboards, MCCs, Plant lightings, Transformers, UPS, VFD, Breakers, Soft starter, etc. In addition, carries out planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision.
• Identifies and reports any abnormalities; repairs and/or replaces required items, re-assembles 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 such work.
• Effectively diagnoses electrical breakdowns/failures and troubleshoots electrical failures of plant and equipment with minimum or no direction.
• Uses the computerized maintenance system (SAP) to order 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 modifications 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 Supervisor/Superior.
• Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.