Electrician (m/f)

Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment, apparatus, installation of new equipment and attend to breakdowns. This position is based between Tsumeb & Otavi, at Plant Sargberg

Duties

• Perform preventative maintenance through scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting, and timely repair of the Cement plant equipment
• Diagnosis faults and effect repairs to electrical equipment & field devices
• Provide working knowledge of all tasks, instructions and procedures when carrying out maintenance tasks
• Installation of new equipment or upgrades
• Ensures that maintenance spares are available and adhered to quality and standards required
• Ensures communication with colleagues when stopping equipment for maintenance purposes and restarting on completion of lock-out
• Complies with health and safety regulations and adhere to occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping and accurate record keeping wherever work is carried out
• Follows and adheres to the relevant electrical regulations and guidelines
• Perform standby duties and overtime when required or requested to do so
• Execution of any ad hoc work-related tasks as requested by the Plant Manager, Electrical & Automation
• Maintenance Manager, or his representatives

Requisites

• N3 or Grade 12 with relevant trade diploma
• Minimum five (5) years electrical maintenance experience, after trade qualification
• Good understanding of the tools. Equipment, and materials common to the electrical trade
• Good understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations
• Good understanding of electrical application for high and low voltage electric system
• Certificate of completion of the Namibia Electricity Safety Codes training would be an advantage
• Skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components
• Prior experience on VFD drives, Simocode, MV motors, MV/HV Switching operations would be required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organize and plan work received from supervisor
• Ability to work extremely accurately
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite
• Must be able to work independently, but also in team situations
• Not afraid to work on heights and in confined spaces
• Must be honest and trustworthy
• Code BE drivers’ license

Notes

• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• In return we offer competitive income depending on skills and attributes
• Only short-listed candidates would be contacted
• Women and previously disadvantaged people are encouraged to apply. No documents will be returned to applicants

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to recruitment@ohorongo-cement.com with the Subject line “Electrician”