Main responsibilities
Perform Electrical Duties on Plant
- Perform work in the modification, repair test and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
- Perform work in the modification, technical troubleshoot, repair test and maintenance of all facility electrical equipment and systems
- Complete routine safety documentation before every job including tailgate meetings, electrical work permits, etc.
- Perform switching, isolation, safety test and earthing and LOTO duties as per Authorisation level of the organizational ORHVS and PSR
- Perform OEM specific Preventative and Corrective Maintenance tasks on , trackers, and all other PV electrical equipment to adhere to warranty requirements and industry best practices
- Interpret schematics and blueprints
- Quality assurance checklists and inspections to document deficiencies and identify corrective actions needed
- Daily digital reporting and document on CMMS the maintenance activities of all facility electrical equipment, systems and spare parts
- Control and perform monthly electrical equipment/instruments and tools inspections
- Monitor and support the activities of the Maintenance Contractor
- Perform all maintenance activities in line with contract training requirements
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes
- Identify and provide feedback to issues and ongoing development of projects
- Perform functions of Authorised Person and Responsible Person as per Plant requirements
Supervision and training
- Supervise and train junior personnel in associated duties
- Act as team leader
- Supervise, train and evaluate junior electrical staff
- Perform general tasks and ad hoc duties as required on site
- Assist with reporting requirements and support any site audit as requested
- Perform various HSSE related inspections and documenting
- Report to Plant Management and perform Appointed Person on Duty (APD) functions when O&M Manager is not on site
Qualifications and competencies
- N3 Qualification
- Qualified Electrician and ORHVS qualification
- Registered 3 phase installation electrician (SANS 10142); not single-phase tester
- Computer literate – Excel & Word
- 5+ years Electrical experience – AC & DC electrical systems
- Proven experience on MV & HV equipment troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance
- Ability to take ownership of electrical systems on the plant
- High Voltage Switching and Solar PV Plant experience
- Supervision and training – Supervise, train junior personnel in associated duties and evaluate electrical staff
- Maintain Transformers and Switchgear and Assist with reporting and perform various HSE related inspections
- Experience with HV Switching, Solar PV Plant & BESS
- Electrical knowledge (LV) and (HV)
- Technical Support and Reports
- Operating System and Process Control
- Non-conformances and claims management
- Language: fluent both written and spoken in English