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
• 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.