Key Tasks:
Your role will include but not limited to :
- Maintenance, repairs and fault finding on:
- Winders, Fridge plant, batch plant, sewerage treatment plant
- Ventilation fans, overhead cranes, conveyors
- Substations, mini-substations and generators
- UPS’s, buildings and all general electrical equipment installations, including legal duties
- Maintenance of electrical infrastructure and electrical systems, including but not limited to:
- Updating of all electrical documentation (drawings, equipment database and datasheets), switching and preventative maintenance tasks on MV equipment in accordance to policies and procedures.
- Align with planned maintenance schedules, including maintenance of relevant records for all winder and electrical equipment and electrical installations in the area of responsibility.
- Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
- Exercise sound expert judgment with regard to repair versus replacement versus upgrade of components.
- Perform all activities according to instructions, procedures, and engineering needs.
This role is in the VUP Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman .
Qualifications
- -Matric / N3 /NQFL4 equivalent qualification with pure Mathematics and Physical Science
- Relevant Trade Certificate Electrician
- MQA – MV Switching Certificate
- Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
Experience Required:
- 2-3 year’s Winder experience
- 3 years’ experience in electrical maintenance of which a minimum of 2 years should have been in an underground mine
Knowledge and skills required:
- Sound knowledge of Motor protection systems, MV Electrical safety and switching practices, Generators, Substations, Simocodes, V.S.D’s , UPS’s, and Power transformers
- Sound knowledge in winder plant operations and legal examinations
- Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and major equipment within area of responsibility
- Sound knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to field of work
Additional Requirements:
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- Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
- Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime as per the role requirements.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
Successfully obtain a Medical Certificate of Fitness to work undergraduate