Electrical Technician - Durban Salary: Market Related, Permanent with benefits Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for an Electrical Technician for a permanent position based in eThekwini Durban. Applicants must have a completed National Diploma in Electrical Engineering as well as a Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician or similar. Own transport would also be required as there will be shifts and overtime. Apply Directly for this Job by clicking here - https://bit.ly/3LkgmiK Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 3 years of experience repairing and maintaining packaging machinery in a manufacturing environment Trade Certificate in Electrical National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Knowledge of instrumentation and calibrations advantageous Reside close to Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Umlazi, Cato Ridge Own transport ability to work shifts and overtime Ability to accurately read a tape measure Ability to be self-directed and multitask Ability to follow directions Ability to lead and manage the performance of others Timeliness Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane license and operate a forklift and overhead crane KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Conduct repairs and maintenance to: Perform to quality, waste, and production standards and goals Meet or exceed the customers (both internal and external) expectations Meet the highest of quality standards Communicate orally and/or in writing to other departments for resolution of mechanical problems, reporting defective material, coordination of job preparations, changeovers and daily shift information Report production accurately and timely including waste, WIP, time codes, raw materials, etc. Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations Manage the duties of an operator including but not limited to: MV Distribution panels complete including battery tripping unit. Diesel Generator (Including Alternator & Electrical Panel) LV distribution panels and APFC panel. Transformers and LV Busbar. Plant earthing & lightening protection. All plant lighting. All UPS and its battery banks. All plant DB''''''''s. Other Equipments like Administration building/Canteen/Plant office etc./Insect Killers. All plant & Utility motors breakdown maintenance. Follow-up for spare part of respective area with purchase Department Coordinator. Involvement in Renovation Modification in respective area. Involvement in Energy Saving projects execution with team. Statutory compliance from Electrical side. (As per IMS & Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Act.) Following will be covered under area responsibility Major problems in the Area of each individual should note down in open point list. Down time /Frequency of break down in their areas. Spare parts consumed and status of spare parts availability along with complete spare part list of respective Machine /Area. Action plan for repetitive nature problem and open point list. Kaizens from respective area. History registers of area to be updated Respective area all document, drawings, manuals & programs or parameters availability. KEY COMPETENCIES: The competencies essential to performing effectively in this role include: Learning, Informing, Reporting, Checking Objects Reviewing, Using Instruments, Teamwork, Following Instructions, Checking Written Information, performing physical tasks, using a Keyboard/Computer, Calculating/Counting Find Us on Social Media