About the position
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Artisan. 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 equipments within the Mintek substation.
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 the 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
- 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 multimeter, 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 roods to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipement.
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
- N3/Matric plus trade certificate as Electrician
- Ideal - N4 plus trade certificate as Electrician
- At least 5 years' experience in electrical field and plant environment and be able to do troubleshooting on the different electrical circuits.
TRAINING
- Passed trade test and a completed apprenticeship in electrician.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
- Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
