Electrical Technician - Available Immediately

Overview
Our Client in the textile/flooring industry is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for day to day running of Electrical Services in the Engineering Department.
Minimum Requirements

Must have passed trade test as an electrician and at least 10 years factory experience.
Must be able to design and build electrical control circuits (e.g. starters, motors and protection).
Ability to install, repair, program and maintain DC and AC variable speed drives and motors.
Advanced knowledge of PLC programming and instrument control system.
Wireman's licence or certificate of installations are also added advantages.
Knowledge of HT transformers, HT switching and power factor correction is preferable.
Must have own transport or access to transport to report to site after hours.

Job Responsibilities

To ensure that the routine preventative maintenance is carried out.
Respond to work and breakdown requests and orders.
To fill in daily timesheets, reports on call outs and breakdowns.
To carry out small development projects, modifications, additions and alterations to existing plant and machinery.
To carry out the safety programme as required by S.E.I.F.S.A. programme.
To adhere to the sections of the law applicable to the factory and the Regulations according to the O.H.S. Act and the S.H.E. Act.
To carry out the annual shutdown maintenance function to plant and machinery according to the scheduled programme.
To perform general engineering workshop duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Be prepared to work weekend overtime and shifts, if and when required.
To adhere to and comply with ISO standards.

Key Competencies/Skills

Has worked concurrently on several analysis engagements varying in size and complexity.
Experience in agile development.
Proven stakeholder management.
Confident user of business process management and design tools.

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