Electrical Foreman

SUMMARY:
Electrical Foreman
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Salary: Up to R33,000 basic per month (non-negotiable).

Our established client is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman with 7+ years' supervisory and leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Electrical Trade Test + N6 Electrical Engineering.
• Wireman's License (advantage)
• 7+ years' supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• PLC and Variable Speed Drives (VSD) experience.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Electrical Trade + N6 Electrical Engineering.
• Wireman's License (advantage)
• 7+ years of experience at a supervisory level.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Work long hours.

• Carry out repairs and planned maintenance to all electrical equipment on site.
• Do electrical installation on new equipment on site.
• Upon sanction approval, modify and improve existing equipment to optimise the capacity of such equipment.
• Ensure the legal compliance of all electrical installations and equipment.
• Manage a team of electricians, assistants and apprentices.
• Diagnose and carry out repairs to faulty machinery.
• Distribute the equipment and materials to allow the team to perform the assigned activities.
• Ensure the team adheres to applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate and check the work carried out by the team, reporting any deviations to the manager.
• Plan and coordinate the daily work routines of electricians and ensure effective shift cover.
• Ensure overtime is managed effectively and kept within budget.
• Order and control critical spare parts.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of electricity, electrical and electronic equipment and the tools used in the industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of power, reticulation, control systems and process types of equipment ranging from 12V to 11KV.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems on industrial machinery.
• To be practically inclined and have ability to work with hands and tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, both schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
• Able to fault find and perform maintenance work on transformers.
• Experience on PLC’s and Variable Speed drives.
• Knowledge on instrumentation and repairing of equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• Ability to work extensive hours.
• Perform standby duties.
• Able to switch and fault find on MV switchgear.