Electrician Technician - Power

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform maintenance, repairs and services of electrical machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

          Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.

          Ensures timely preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including “on call” duties, as and when required), to restore the electrical systems.

          Assists Technician Engineers or attends jobs independently.  Has clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures - including associated risks - and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.

          Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.

          Monitors repeated breakdowns and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid recurrence of similar problems.

          Reads and understands electrical drawings and job instructions from immediate supervisor.

          Identifies dangers related to High Voltage equipment and carries out maintenance and breakdown activities safely and in line with EGA Health & Safety regulations and Electrical Maintenance Procedures.

          If appointed in writing by EGA has the authority to receive Permit to Work documents as per EHA Safety Rules.

          Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

          Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Experience:

          Diploma Holder: 5 years’ experience in a similar position (in a Power plant and electrical sub-stations).

          Craft /Trade certificate holders: 8 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.

          Hands-on experience of generators, switchgear, transformers and electrical schemes.

Skills:

          Knowledge of all electrical maintenance tools.

          Some PC. Knowledge.

          Conversant with generators, motors, transformers and switchgear.

          Speaks, reads and writes English to a good standard.

          Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive personality.

          Computer literate.

          Teamwork skills (including shift work is also essential)

          Self-motivated and dedicated with a desire to work in a Multi-Cultural environment.

          Experience using computerised maintenance system, ordering spare parts and maintaining records.