Electrician- Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    

General & Installations:

• Carry out installations of new power supplies and AC 3-phase motors.
• To report faulty appliances or damaged equipment and carry out work as per the required job card.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, rules and regulations.
• Issue of Certificates of Compliance (COC) for electrical installations.
• Ability to diagnose problems on instruments.

Maintenance:

• Carry out breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Testing and commissioning of projects.
• Make use of electrical testing equipment of power and hand tools.
• Preventative maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Conduct general housekeeping in the workshop.
• Maintenance of electrical lighting across the Plant.

Testing & Troubleshooting:

• Carry out troubleshooting and fault finding of processing equipment as well as electrical instrumentation and HMI.
• Test electrical equipment.
• Perform general administrative functions in respect of monthly inspections, job card closures and filing.
• Take immediate action when dealing with breakdowns
• Ensure that all the company’s Safety, Health and Environmental standards are adhered to.
• Required to perform standby duties and work overtime as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• A valid unrestricted Wireman’s license (Electrical COC) 
• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship.
• A valid medium voltage certificate (MV/HV) advantageous.
• Instrumentation background advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a production, workshop, plant, maintenance and electrical as well as chemical environment with a good understanding in operating electrical equipment.
• Previous experience in mentoring and leading apprentices.
• Must possess very good electrical engineering skills.
• Experience in instrumentation maintenance advantageous.
• Possess good communication.
• Must possess skill in the use of tools associated with the trade area, i.e. hand and power tools, measuring equipment, etc as well as a range of testing devices.
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word/Excel) and Outlook.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to drive. 
• Ability to solve problems systematically
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems standard/requirements advantageous

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/05