Electrical Technician - chemical industry - Secunda
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Permanent
JHB012712
Engineering & Technical
South Africa, Mpumalanga
R 65000 - R 70000 Monthly Basic Salary
Our client is seeking an Electrical Technician with a BTech in electrical heavy current.
Other requirements include 5 years experience in chemical operations and a Drivers licence.
Candidates without these 3 requirements will not be considered.
The position is for day shift and once competent you will have standby duties and overtime when necessary.
Location:  Secunda
Advantageous experience:
Experience with ABB relays
Experience working in a test department

Duties:
  • Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects, and performance indicators; communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders; and monitoring execution on a daily basis.
  • Report on performance by tracking unit outcomes against targets, identifying progress and areas of concern, and submitting them quarterly or as required.
  • Drive effective utilisation and continuous development of unit systems.
  • Manage the delivery of instrumentation production and maintenance activities by planning and coordinating tasks, optimising processes and quality, resolving delays and issues, and ensuring delivery meets targets and performance standards.
  • Respond to shift emergencies by identifying and evaluating critical issues, prioritising actions to ensure safety and restore production, minimising downtime and risks, and managing implementation and reporting as required.
  • Maintain technical expertise in production and instrumentation maintenance by attending training, participating in forums, reviewing and sharing relevant publications, engaging with industry experts, and recommending improvements.
  • Conduct and identify faults, diagnosing root causes, carrying out repairs, verifying functionality, and finalising job documentation on time.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert by coaching and mentoring team members to build technical capability, drive performance, and support knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Schematics.
  • Knowledge of protection relays
  • Maintain ongoing SHE compliance by reviewing current practices, identifying deviations, and correcting them within established timelines.
  • Obtain the necessary approvals and successfully complete relevant self-development activities to enhance skills and competencies.
  • Support the organization by participating in company-wide events and initiatives.
  • Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department
  • Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability
  • Ensure, minimising environmental impact
For more information please contact:
Lisa Baxendale