About the position
Purpose of the role
The position is to ensure the installation and maintenance of electrical power equipment, lighting, and control systems in the hospital
Minimum Requirements / Experience:
- N5 qualification with Trade Test certificate in Electrical (Heavy Current) engineering
- Minimum of 3 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
- Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
- Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage
Requirement
- Accurately read and translate electrical blueprints or technical diagrams and networks.
- Install and maintain electrical wiring, control, and lighting systems.
- Inspect electrical components and equipment, such as transformers, Generators, UPS systems and various types of circuit breakers.
- Understand and execute inspections, installations and testing of distribution boards (DBs) of low and medium voltage ratings.
- Demonstrate competency in using electrical and electronic measuring and testing devices such as
- Multimeters, Amp meters, Megger, phase rotation meter, earth leakage tester, plug tester, etc.
- Identify electrical problems or faults using a variety of electrical and electronic testing and measuring devices.
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspect and make electrical repairs to basic and complicated workshop handheld and fixed power tools.
- Follow state and local building regulations based on SANS10142, R158 and NBR to carryout inspections, installations and repairs.
- Direct and train workers, assistants and trainees to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain low voltage electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with OHS Act.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on function specifications and SANS10142.
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment using the company’s active CMMS (SAP).
- Safely work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for electrical materials and services
- Provide assistance and perform stand-by duties during emergencies by operating floodlights, generators, UPS, and driving needed vehicles.
- Maintain and control electrical spares and storeroom or area adhering to company procedures around safety, housekeeping and general engineering best practices
Competencies and Skills
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Leading my example (Key for Managers)
- Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)
Desired Skills:
- Artisan
- Electrical
- Heavy Equipment Operator
