Farm Electrician

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Farm Electrician, with poultry experience will be advantageous, and preferably 5 years' experience as an Electrician.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Good knowledge of designing and reading electrical drawings in order to do fault finding
• Understand the principals of refrigeration and cooling systems (experience would be beneficial)
• As an Artisan, be production-orientated
• Knowledge of generators
• Familiarity with management principles and job card systems
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Drivers’ license & own transport required
• Grade 12
• Qualified (Red Seal Certificate)
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needs for adjustment or repair, ensuring compliance
• Test electrical systems and the continuity of circuit in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Run electronic test and inspections
• Conduct maintenance stock takes of maintenance spares and ensure that there is enough stock on hand
• Monitor and check setters and hatchers for proper operation
• Monitor and check ventilation (i.e. heaters, coolers and inside room conditions)
• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on hatchery equipment
• Attend to all electrical faults on hatchery setter and incubator machines
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools