Electrician

To provide a professional, efficient, economical, & reliable technical service by repairing & maintaining All High Voltage equipment, ship loading/ off-loading machines, maintain sub stations, maintain buildings, Low Voltage Electrical equipment & electronic control systems to meet the Port’s requirements.Position Outputs1. Perform High Voltage Switching, Taking of H.T Permits & testing for the purpose of safe maintenance & repairs of ship loading & off-loading, E.L&P &external contractors ensuring optimum reliable, economical & safe High Voltage power distribution network for a 24-hour continuous electrical supply to the Port & equipment.

• To carry out all general & SAP maintenance, repairs & modifications to ship loading & off- loading, plant & equipment in accordance with the Health & Safety Act ensuring high standards are maintained.
• To analyse & evaluate the nature & cause of breakdowns & perform repairs & determining the optimum way of dealing with the problem to achieve a quality & cost-effective solution & enhancing operational availability of equipment & minimize down-time.
• To have a basis knowledge of Mechanical procedures to repair breakdowns in conjunction with Millwrights/Examiners.
• Conduct post operation Electrical inspection on all Port Electrical equipment & keep records to prevent re occurrence of faults.
• Fault finding on a 24hr basis on PLC’s, AC+DC Electrical motors, Electrical+Hydraulic systems, compressors, dalmatics, scales, repairs to portable tools, Multicore, & Fibre Optic cables & all associated electrical equipment pertaining to P ort, to ensure efficient operations & minimize downtime.
• To carry out inspections of D.B boards, te sting of earth, leakages & plugs. Carry out repairs & inspections on portable electrical tools. Records & file equipment conditions & faults.

Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications & Experience:  Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate  Valid Code 08/B vehicle drivers licence  1 Year relevant experience in the Electrical engineering environment (Apprenticeship training included and for Internal candidates)  2-3 Years relevant experience in the Electrical engineering environment (for external candidates)CompetenciesKnowledge required:  Programmable Logic Control (PLC)  AC/DC Drives  HT equipment  Lifting equipment  AC/DC motors  Fault-finding skills  Safe working practices(OHS Act)  Schematics drawing interpretation  Code of practice (SANS0142 – Wireman)  SAP, PLC & drives course  Transnet H.V electrical safety instructions (internal candidates) Skills Required:  Communication skills  Decision making Attributes Required:  Quality driven  Self-motivated  No fear of heights  Technological awarenessEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.