Electrician - Port Elizabeth

Reference PE003980
Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Salary Interval Monthly
Package None-negotiable
Description

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Trade Tested Electrician/Artisan.
  • Experience within a steel, rolling mill, heavy industrial or similar continuous-process environment is highly advantageous.
  • Hands-on experience in 24/7 production and breakdown maintenance environments.
  • Practical experience with rolling mills, furnaces, cranes, compressors, hydraulic systems and industrial utility equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of MV/LV power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs and VFDs.
  • Experience with conveyors, roller tables, shear machines and induction heaters.
  • Experience working with DC motors and slip-ring motors up to 1500 kW.
  • Practical experience with PLC-based automation systems and industrial instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and automated production equipment.
  • Strong electrical and automation fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, instrumentation and automation drawings.
  • Knowledge and practical application of preventive maintenance principles.
  • Sound understanding of electrical safety procedures, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout).
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical compliance and safety requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a safety-critical, high-production environment.
  • Willingness to work shifts and respond to breakdowns as required in a continuous production operation.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform electrical breakdown maintenance and fault finding on rolling mill and associated production equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults across MV/LV systems, MCCs, switchgear, transformers and VFDs.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automation systems and industrial instrumentation.
  • Fault-find on motors, including DC and slip-ring motors up to 1500 kW.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, roller tables, shear machines and induction heating equipment.
  • Provide electrical maintenance support to rolling mills, furnaces, cranes, compressors, hydraulic systems and industrial utilities.
  • Interpret and work from electrical, instrumentation and automation drawings.
  • Carry out preventive and planned maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
  • Identify recurring equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Support the reliable operation of automated production equipment in a 24/7 continuous-process environment.
  • Apply and maintain strict LOTO and electrical safety procedures during maintenance activities.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable electrical, safety and compliance requirements.
  • Assist with the commissioning, testing, fault-finding and optimisation of electrical and automation equipment where required.
  • Communicate effectively with production, engineering and maintenance teams during breakdowns and planned maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide feedback on equipment condition and recurring faults.
  • Contribute to a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and professionally.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.

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