About the position
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Artisan. The candidate will be responsible to perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation of new electrical systems and equipment's. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Installation, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus and instruments
• Examine electrical problems, identify source of problems and determine method for repair by electrical circuit diagrams
• Design and interpret electrical circuits
• Read, interpret and work from electrical circuits and drawings
• Assist with commissioning and maintenance of test facilities
• Competent to operate 11Kv medium voltage switchgear equipment's within the Mintek substations
Understanding of electrical specifications and regulations
• Assist Supervisor with QA/QC inspections.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the jobs
• Inspecting subcontractor's workmanship (Where sub-contractor work is applicable).
• Understand and interpret electrical laws, codes, rules and SANS 10142 standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance
• Test individual plant components or system as per prescribed procedures to ensure that the overall plant function is achieved
• Understand electrical network reticulation of Mintek
Adhere to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies and procedures
• Perform risk assessments for every task assigned (HIRA).
• Take control of the workmanship and safety of trade workers/operators.
• Ensure that Mintek's safety standards and procedures are sustained with regard to electrical work and to uphold prescribed safety standard procedures in his workspace.
• Recommend improved work practices and amendments to procedures affecting workmanship and safety matters.
• Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspections.
Job duties of electrical workshop & field activities
This is the list of typical activities expected to be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Assemble, install and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus using hand tools.
• Connect conductors to circuit breakers, transformers or other components
• Install and connect power and control cable to equipment such as motors and electrical distribution boards
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring equipment using devices such as multi-meter, megger tester, tong tester to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Place conduit inside designated partitions, walls or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Responsible for station lockout/tag out procedures as mandated by company policy
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment based on job specifications and local codes
• Work from the ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment's
Job activities related to administration work
• Completion of job-cards.
• Plan and organise work
• Train others in basic electrical tasks
• Work cooperatively with others
• Completion of schedules as per job cards
• Share functional expertise
• Do corrective / preventative maintenance on existing installations
Desired Experience & Qualification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPEPERIENCE
TRAINING
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
