Electrician (Wireman's License)
Date posted:
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Location:
Portelizabeth, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client in the Manufacturing Industry, is currently looking to employ an experienced Electrician in Port Elizabeth (Markman).
Note: Must have a wireman's license.
An awesome career opportunity awaits you!
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4).
- Trade Test: Electrician (NQF 5).
- Up to 3 years’ technical and electrical maintenance experience as an Electrician in a manufacturing environment.
- Computer Literate.
- Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices; designs; methodologies; SOP’s.
- Housekeeping and safety principles.
- Wireman’s License – non-negotiable.
Responsibilities:
Installation and Commissioning- Installing electrical wiring, panels, and conduits for machinery and facility infrastructure.
- Setting up control panels, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and motor control centres (MCCs).
- Ensuring proper grounding and bonding of electrical equipment.
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
- Testing and commissioning electrical systems to verify proper operation.
Maintenance and Repair- Conducting routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Troubleshooting and repairing faulty circuits, motors, relays, and control systems.
- Replacing or upgrading electrical components such as circuit breakers, fuses, and switches.
- Maintaining lighting systems, power distribution networks, and emergency backup systems.
Safety and Compliance- Ensuring compliance with local electrical codes, safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E).
- Following lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe work conditions.
- Inspecting and testing electrical systems for potential hazards.
- Keeping up-to-date documentation of electrical work and modifications.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics- Using mustimeters, oscilloscopes, thermal imaging cameras, and other testing tools.
- Identifying and resolving issues with motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and automation systems.
- Diagnosing power quality problems such as voltage fluctuations, harmonics, and surges.
Automation and Control Systems- Working with PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs to ensure seamless automation of manufacturing processes.
- Integrating electrical systems with robotics, conveyor systems, and other automated machinery.
- Assisting in software updates and programming of control systems when required.
Energy Efficiency and Optimization- Identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption through efficient electrical practices.
- Assisting in the implementation of energy-saving initiatives, such as LED lighting and variable-speed drives.
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.
