Electrical Foreman - PMB & Howick
Company
Workforce Staffing
Location
Durban
Posted
5 hours ago
Via
via Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Electrical Foreman to join our client's team in Howick, KZN
Duties & Responsibilities
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 and to optimize 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 material 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 team reporting any deviations to 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 of critical spare parts
Desired Experience & Qualification
Electrical Trade Test
• Minimum 10 years experience in a supervisory role.
• In possession of wiremans licence would be advantageous.
• NTC6 in electrical engineering
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.
Package & Remuneration
R 33 000.00 pm ctc
Pension Fund: 7.5% company contribution & 7.5 % employee contribution
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution up to maximum of R1000.00
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Electrical Foreman to join our client's team in Howick, KZN
Duties & Responsibilities
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 and to optimize 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 material 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 team reporting any deviations to 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 of critical spare parts
Desired Experience & Qualification
Electrical Trade Test
• Minimum 10 years experience in a supervisory role.
• In possession of wiremans licence would be advantageous.
• NTC6 in electrical engineering
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.
Package & Remuneration
R 33 000.00 pm ctc
Pension Fund: 7.5% company contribution & 7.5 % employee contribution
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution up to maximum of R1000.00
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