Qualified Electrician – Heavy Industry
Company
SA Metal Group
Location
Cape Town (+1 other)
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Job Description
The Group has a position available for a suitably experienced, attention to detail and dedicated individual to join the Engineering team as a Qualified Electrician. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Department Manager. Included in the responsibilities are:
• Assisting the team with maintenance and upgrading of existing electrical control and distribution systems
• Electrical diagnoses and suitable repairs
• Housekeeping
• Point to point checks on PLCs
• Point to point checks on control and power systems
• Read and correctly interpret electrical diagrams
• Attending to plant maintenance and breakdowns
• Assist the department manager with ad-hoc duties
Qualifying Criteria
• Qualified Red Seal Electrical Trade test
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience
• Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Atleast National N3 certificate for Electricians
• Good communication skills, (speak, read and write English)
• Prepared to work overtime
• Valid Driver’s license
Qualifying Attributes:
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• Must have sober habits
• Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Attention to detail
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Full understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Time and priority management
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
The Group has a position available for a suitably experienced, attention to detail and dedicated individual to join the Engineering team as a Qualified Electrician. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Department Manager. Included in the responsibilities are:
• Assisting the team with maintenance and upgrading of existing electrical control and distribution systems
• Electrical diagnoses and suitable repairs
• Housekeeping
• Point to point checks on PLCs
• Point to point checks on control and power systems
• Read and correctly interpret electrical diagrams
• Attending to plant maintenance and breakdowns
• Assist the department manager with ad-hoc duties
Qualifying Criteria
• Qualified Red Seal Electrical Trade test
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience
• Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Atleast National N3 certificate for Electricians
• Good communication skills, (speak, read and write English)
• Prepared to work overtime
• Valid Driver’s license
Qualifying Attributes:
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• Must have sober habits
• Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Attention to detail
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Full understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Time and priority management
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
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