O&M Electrician

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Wireman’s license SANS 10142
• PDP

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• MS Office Suite
• Ability to produce a written report
• Ethernet Communications network exposure
• Diverse skill set with exposure to other trade disciplines
• Self-starter
• Able to operate difference electrical tools and test equipment

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1- 2 years solar installation or maintenance experience
• Plant or factory maintenance environment would be an advantage
• 400VAC distribution systems
• Control systems experience would be an advantage
• Panel wiring
• Cable termination systems
• Retro-fitting large frame MCCB’s in existing distribution panels

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations and Maintenance

• Be responsible for completion of scheduled maintenance as per job card issued
• Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for electrical maintenance activities and operations
• Uphold and champion corporate culture and values within team structures
• Take offline and recommission control systems and installations where repairs have been necessary.
• Effective and efficient communication with the O&M manager regarding field issues and delays
• Vehicle checks to be done on a weekly basis on a Friday by COB
• Timesheets to be submitted on a weekly basis on a Friday by COB
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good working order
• Ensure tools and equipment are safely stored and secure when not in use
• Ensure adherence to vehicle policy at all times
• Inspect and Test PV Plant Equipment when required to do so

This includes the use of:

• Digital Multimeter
• Clamp meter
• Insulation resistance tester
• FLIR camera
• PV Check Meter
• Analyzing test results with the O&M manager for irregularities and assist in the planning of the rectification
• Assisting with developing and maintaining the maintenance plan. This involves assisting with creating a standard maintenance procedure and logbook for each piece of solar associated equipment or
• Replace cabling or wiring when required to do
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis and live out of town from time to time
• Work overtime from time to time in order to execute the works
• Any other electrical duties, as may be required by the employer from time to time
• Prepare and complete pre-work and post work technical checklists and reports
• Prepare and complete pre-work and post work health and safety checks and reports
• Maintain a quality standard to relevant SANS code specifications as well as best practice principles and TFS general technical
• Lead and guide a team of semi-skilled workers in order to execute the works.

AC Tie-In

• Working with large low voltage electrical networks and large frame MCCBs
• Dressing, glanding and terminating SWA cables up to 120mm² 4core
• Retro-fitting large frame MCCBs in existing distribution panels
• Working shutdowns and tie-in flexi cable tails
• Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for electrical activities and operations
• Install, wire and connect electrical equipment and control systems
• Test and inspect electrical equipment, control systems and installations
• Commission control systems and installations

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