Technician Electrical (Maintenance) Durban, South Africa

JOB PURPOSE

To perform a wide range of duties relating to the electrical installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation at minimum downtime, complying with EHS Guidelines and with a focus on continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Attends to all electrical equipment breakdowns such as LV‑MV motors, LV Switchboards, MCCs, Plant lightings, Transformers, UPS, VFD, Breakers, Soft starter, etc. In addition, carries out planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision.
• Identifies and reports any abnormalities; repairs and/or replaces required items, re-assembles and tests the equipment, leaving the working area clean.
• Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete such work.
• Effectively diagnoses electrical breakdowns/failures and trouble...