Artisan (Electrical – Heavy Current)

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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the role

The position is to ensure the installation and maintenance of electrical power equipment, lighting, and control systems in the hospital

Minimum Requirements / Experience:

• N5 qualification with Trade Test certificate in Electrical (Heavy Current) engineering
• Minimum of 3 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage

Requirement 

• Accurately read and translate electrical blueprints or technical diagrams and networks.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Inspect electrical components and equipment, such as transformers, Generators, UPS systems and various types of circuit breakers.
• Understand and execute inspections, installations and testing of distribution boards (DBs) of low and medium voltage ratings.
• Demonstrate competency in using electrical and electronic measuring and testing devices such as
• Multimeters, Amp meters, Megger, phase rotation meter, earth leakage tester, plug tester, etc.
• Identify electrical problems or faults using a variety of electrical and electronic testing and measuring devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect and make electrical repairs to basic and complicated workshop handheld and fixed power tools.
• Follow state and local building regulations based on SANS10142, R158 and NBR to carryout inspections, installations and repairs.
• Direct and train workers, assistants and trainees to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain low voltage electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with OHS Act.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on function specifications and SANS10142.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment using the company’s active CMMS (SAP).
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for electrical materials and services
• Provide assistance and perform stand-by duties during emergencies by operating floodlights, generators, UPS, and driving needed vehicles.
• Maintain and control electrical spares and storeroom or area adhering to company procedures around safety, housekeeping and general engineering best practices

Competencies and Skills

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)