Electrician Maintenance: Grain Field Chickens Abattoir - VKB Group

Job Description

• To Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems. May also work on electrical transmission and distribribution equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Ensure preventative scheduled maintenance are done as scheduled according to company procedures and standards.
• Work with management to ensure all machinery and infrastructure function electrically optimal on a continuous basis.
• Ensure the workshop comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Do fault finding and problem solving on electrical equipment.
• Reduce breakdowns and downtime periods.
• Solving of electrical problems from operational manager as specified in the job card.
• Keep informed on newest electrical technology with regards to better functioning, energy saving and safety.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by the direct Manager successfully.
• Apply and enforce ISO / HACCP / Occupational health and safety / 20 keys in the workplace.
• Attending to all electrical breakdowns & maintenance at Worker Trust broiler houses and Municipality infrastructure
• Daily housekeeping.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Job requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent.
• Wireman’s License.
• A valid Trade Certificate as an Electrician or Millwright.
• At least 3 years electrical experience in maintenance as a qualified Electrician.
• Experience in high and low voltage connections.
• PLC & VSD experience and ability to read electrical plans.
• FMCG Experience will be an added advantage.
• Programming of PLC and related electronics.
• CB – Code B driver’s license.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime including shifts when required.

Skills and Abilities required

• Good mathematical/analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent client service.
• Conflict handling.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions and work as a team member.
• Ability to function independently and in a team.