Electrical Instrumentation Technician

• Trade Tested Electrical Trade or Instrumentation – MerSeta; Olifantsfontein or Similar
• National Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering
• MV Certificate - Medium Voltage (MV): between 1000 V and 45 kV
• 3 years’ experience repairing and maintaining machinery in a FMCG / Manufacturing Environment
• Must be prepared to work shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime on request
• Own a reliable transport to and from work (based in Cato Ridge, Pinetown, Umlazi, Pietermaritzburg & surrounds)

Skills And Knowledge:

ü  Troubleshooting capabilities.

ü  Effective use of instruments and physical tasks

ü  Ability to take initiative on work.

ü  Ability to work under pressure and meet work deadlines with attention to detail.

ü  Ability to accurately read a tape measure

ü  Ability to be self-directed and multitask

ü  Ability to follow directions

ü  Ability to lead and manage the performance of others

ü  Timeliness

ü  Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane license and operate a forklift and overhead crane

Duties:

• Perform combination of Electrical and Instrumentation tasks
• Provide a service to production to minimize delay times and solve recurring delay
• Complete MV Distribution panels including battery tripping unit
• Diesel generator, including alternator and electrical panel, LV distribution panels and APFC panel
• Transformers and LV Busbar
• Plant earthing and lightning protection
• Attend to equipment to administration building, canteen, and Plant Office
• Responsible for all plant and utility motors breakdown maintenance; plant lighting, UP, battery banks & DBs
• Perform maintenance jobs on process instruments, PLC, Drives etc.
• Monitor and follow-up for spare parts of respective area with purchase and department coordinator
• Involvement in renovation and modifications in respective area
• Involvement in energy saving projects execution with team
• Ensure Statutory compliance from electrical side in line with IMS & Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Act
• Support TQM initiatives and ensure Safety compliance
• Data and record keeping

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