Master Electrician

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Master Installation Electrician for an opportunity based in Alrode / Kempton Park, Gauteng.

The ideal candidate must have the relevant electrical qualifications, practical experience and professional registration required for the position.

Please note that verification of the required professional registration and qualifications or certificates is compulsory, in accordance with the client's appointment requirements. No candidate will be appointed until the required verification has been completed.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs, relevant qualifications and supporting documentation for consideration

JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Master Installation Electrician: Hazardous Areas (Zone 0, Zone 1 & Zone 2)

Position: Master Installation Electrician / Hazardous-Area Electrical Specialist

Location: South Africa, with possible industrial and project-site assignments

Industry: Industrial Electrical, Mining, Petrochemical, Gas, Process Plants and Hazardous Installations

Employment type: To be confirmed

1. Purpose of the Position

To inspect, test, supervise and certify electrical installations in accordance with South African legislation, applicable SANS standards and project specifications. The successful candidate must demonstrate the technical competence and practical experience required for electrical installations in hazardous locations classified as Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that new installations, existing installations, alterations and repairs are inspected and tested appropriately, that identified defects are rectified, and that Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) are issued only where legally permitted and justified by the inspection and test results.

2. Mandatory Qualifications and Registration

1. Valid registration with the Department of Employment and Labour as a Master Installation Electrician (MIE).

2. Valid Wireman's Licence / proof of the applicable registered-person category and authorisation to perform the work.

3. Demonstrable experience in industrial electrical installations and hazardous-area environments.

4. Relevant hazardous-area training and competency evidence covering explosive gas atmospheres.

5. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009.

6. Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, hazardous-area classification drawings and equipment documentation.

7. Ability to compile inspection reports, test records, technical documentation and CoC documentation.

8. Valid driver's licence, where required for site assignments.

Note: Registration, competency and authorisation must be verified against the scope of work and applicable legal requirements. Any separate Ex qualification, site appointment or approval required by the project must be confirmed before appointment.

3. Required Hazardous-Area Technical Skills

- Hazardous-area classification: Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2.

- Gas groups, temperature classes and equipment protection levels.

- Selection and verification of explosion-protected electrical equipment.

- Ex protection concepts, including Ex d, Ex e and Ex i, where applicable.

- Ex-certified cable glands, stopping plugs, adapters, enclosures and cable-entry systems.

- Inspection of flameproof enclosures, flamepaths, fasteners and sealing arrangements.

- Intrinsically safe circuits, barriers, isolators, segregation and associated documentation.

- Earthing, bonding, cable routing, terminations and electrical fault protection.

- Verification of equipment markings, certificates and suitability for the classified atmosphere.

- Initial, periodic and detailed hazardous-area inspections, as applicable.

- Identification, reporting and rectification of defects that could compromise explosion protection.

- Maintaining hazardous-area equipment registers, inspection schedules and verification records.

4. Applicable Legislation and Standards

- Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.

- Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009, particularly Regulations 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11, as applicable.

- SANS 10108: classification of hazardous locations.

- SANS 10086-1: applicable requirements for electrical equipment and installations in explosive atmospheres.

- SANS 60079-10-1: classification of areas where explosive gas atmospheres may occur.

- SANS 60079-14: design, selection and erection of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres.

- SANS 60079-17: inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres.

- SANS 60079-19: repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment, where relevant to the work undertaken.

- SANS 10142-1 and other applicable installation standards, where relevant.

The candidate must be able to identify which standards and requirements apply to the specific installation and confirm the editions incorporated by regulation or required by the project.

5. Inspection, Testing and CoC Responsibilities

1. Review existing electrical documentation and approved hazardous-area classification drawings.

2. Inspect new and existing electrical installations for compliance with applicable requirements.

3. Conduct and interpret relevant electrical tests using suitable, calibrated test equipment.

4. Verify protective earthing, bonding, insulation resistance, continuity, polarity and fault-protection arrangements as applicable.

5. Complete and maintain hazardous-area inspection checklists and test reports.

6. Identify non-conformances and issue documented corrective-action requirements.

7. Verify that defects have been corrected before certification.

8. Issue the prescribed CoC and test report only within the candidate's lawful scope of registration and competence.

9. Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, equipment certificates and installation modifications.

10. Explain the limitations of an electrical CoC and the separate requirements for hazardous-area verification and client acceptance.

6. New Installations, Existing Installations and Alterations

New installations

- Inspection of installation workmanship and Ex equipment selection.

- Verification against approved drawings and applicable standards.

- Initial inspection, electrical testing and commissioning documentation.

Existing installations

- Assessment of installation condition and compliance.

- Review of previous CoCs, test reports and hazardous-area records.

- Identification of deteriorated, unsuitable or incorrectly installed equipment.

- Preparation of defect reports and remedial recommendations.

Alterations and repairs

- Assessment of the effect of modifications on electrical and Ex integrity.

- Verification of replacement equipment and components.

- Inspection and testing of affected circuits and equipment.

- Documentation and certification of the appropriate scope of work.

7. Safety and Site Management

- Work under permit-to-work, lockout/tagout and isolation procedures.

- Apply safe systems of work in potentially explosive atmospheres.

- Conduct risk assessments and participate in toolbox talks.

- Verify that test instruments and equipment are suitable for the hazardous location and task.

- Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, operations personnel and safety officers.

- Stop work when installation conditions, documentation or equipment present unacceptable risks.

- Maintain professional independence when assessing compliance and issuing certificates.

- At least five years of relevant industrial electrical experience.

- At least three years of demonstrable hazardous-area installation, inspection, maintenance or commissioning experience.

- Practical experience with industrial plants, petrochemical facilities, mining, gas installations or comparable hazardous environments.

- Previous involvement in electrical inspections, test reports, defect close-out and certification.

Equivalent experience may be considered where it is supported by credible project records and demonstrated technical competence.

9. Required Personal and Professional Attributes

- High attention to detail and commitment to electrical safety.

- Sound technical judgement and problem-solving ability.

- Ability to work independently and accept accountability for certification decisions.

- Clear technical reporting and communication skills.

- Ability to interpret standards and apply them to real installations.

- Professional integrity and willingness to refuse certification where compliance has not been demonstrated.

10. Interview and Practical Assessment

- Verification of registration and qualifications.

- A technical interview covering hazardous-area classification and Ex protection.

- A practical assessment involving hazardous-area equipment, drawings and inspection findings.

- A review of a sample electrical CoC, test report and hazardous-area inspection record.

- Scenario-based questions covering non-conformances, repairs and certification decisions.

- Reference checks for relevant industrial and hazardous-area projects.

11. Required Documents for Application

- Updated CV.

- Proof of MIE registration.

- Proof of applicable Wireman's Licence / registered-person status.

- Hazardous-area training certificates and competency records.

- Copies of relevant qualifications and technical training.

- Summary of relevant hazardous-area projects and responsibilities.

- Examples of inspection, testing and commissioning experience, with confidential client information removed where necessary.

12. Selection Criteria

Appointment will be based on verified registration, hazardous-area competency, practical technical performance, knowledge of South African legislation and standards, quality of inspection documentation, and the candidate's ability to make defensible certification decisions.

No candidate will be appointed solely on the basis of qualifications or certificates without verification of the registration and practical competence required for the position.

Negotiable

Interested candidates: Please submit your updated CV, relevant electrical qualifications and certificates, and proof of professional registration to ***email_hidden***.

Email subject: Master Installation Electrician – Alrode / Kempton Park, Gauteng

Please note that verification of the required professional registration and qualifications or certificates is compulsory before appointment.

We look forward to receiving your application.