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.

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.