Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Ob Position: Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Ref: 4849
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: R35 000 to R40 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience + benefits

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Qualifications / Requirements:
• National N Diploma/National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (light current) / Mechatronics
• Trade test certificate Electrician /Millwright
• Minimum of 2 to 4years’ proven operations and maintenance experience within in the manufacturing environment
Essential
• Good experience in VSD control system (Danfoss and SEW)
• Understanding of PLC systems (preferably Siemens Simatic S7) / SCADA (WinCC or similar)
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and orally at various levels (operator to management level)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
Added Advantages
• Automation experience
• Certified training (PLC’s Drives, etc)
Key Performance Areas:
• Ensue that all paint shop electrical installations and PLC systems are maintained to company standards and requirements in order to ensure safe plant operation by means of structured maintenance systems such as PM’s, check lists, weekend work job cards etc
• Recommending, updating and modifying electrical installations to the latest engineering technology in order to stay in line with the latest technologies available on the market by constantly dealing with external suppliers and similar industrial companies
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet the required health and safety standards to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Make the necessary adjustments to facilities such as conveyor speeds, fan speeds, system pressures, tank levels etc. by means of PLC settings, controller adjustments and thereafter verify that the adjustments produced the required outcome by measuring the output performance/parameters
• Carry out planned maintenance activities using the correct tools and testing equipment according to company’s systems, processes and procedures to ensure that all equipment are serviced at the required intervals as determined from time to time by the maintenance planner / original equipment supplier