Maintenance of Electrical Systems & Equipment
- Check in with the helpdesk office for scheduled jobs after the completion of each job and at the end of each work day.
- Respond to requests relating to electrical equipment and systems installations, repairs and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance plans or as requested.
- Responsible for time management of jobs scheduled each day.
- Prepare necessary tools and PPE for the day ahead.
- Assist with planned maintenance
- Assist with fault finding
- Assist with installation work including the following jobs:
- Trenching
- Chasing of walls
- Installation of conduit
- Pulling cables
- Carry out any reasonable request made by the Technical Services Manager, Electrical Foreman or Electrician
- Adhere to Tsebo House Rules and ensure compliance of Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Assist in keeping the workshop tidy and presentable at all times
- Locate the source of the problem, and repair or replace the wiring and conduits as needed.
- Keep management up to date and feedback on status and challenges with regards repairs and installations.
- Store and secure parts and tools needed in line with regulations and SOPs
- Assist in keeping Plantrooms and Sub Stations clean tidy and locked
Electrical Compliance
- Store electrical assets; technical stock and parts in line with regulations
- Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in line with specifications and regulations
- Keep up to date with latest trade knowledge and skills in line with updated equipment and systems; as well as regulations around electrical requirements
- Keep up to date with policies and procedures for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment or machinery; as well as revised testing or installation procedures, and align practices.
- Keep up to date with the handling of various tools including saws, screwdrivers, pliers and knives, as well as the use of power tools, test meters, pipe threaders and conduit benders.
Electrical Compliance Standards & Governance
- Ensure all work conducted is aligned to legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with internal customers to understand challenges; issues and repair related requirements
- Engage with contractors, suppliers and management to ensure deliverables are met timeously
Skills and Competencies
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing electrical maintenance repairs.
- Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
- Organise, plan and prioritise tasks to ensure that work gets done profitably and efficiently
- Interact with stakeholders and team – influencing, motivating and encouraging specific behaviour
- Interact with sub-contractors and suppliers when required.
- A keen eye for detail and physical stamina are valued greatly in this job.
- Able to identify and report the need for major repairs
- Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes
- Knowledge of safe working procedures of electrical tools and equipment. Knowledge of cabling and lighting repairs.
- Planning is generally on a short-term basis (within 3 months) and within regular activity cycles.
- Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure electrical and wiring repairs, installations and upgrades are resolved
- Ability to manages one’s time to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.
- Working experience of health & safety management and legislation
- Good knowledge of electrical fixtures, fittings, repairs and maintenance thereof
- Knowledge of tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility
- Understanding of Electrical systems in large buildings
- Be familiar with instrumentation related to electrical systems and Building Management Systems
- Have experience in testing Electrical motors
- Fault Finding on Motor starters
- Fault Finding in 3Phase and Single Phase systems
- Experience in electrical automation
- BMS experience
Qualifications
- Matric
- Minimum N3 qualification in electrical studies