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

• Passed trade test and a completed apprenticeship in electrician

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.