Electrical Technician

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Manufacturing industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an Electrical Technician. 

An exciting career opportunity awaits you!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) essential.
• National Diploma in Electronic/ Electrical/ Information Technology (NQF 6).
• BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Light Current) or IT.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Electronic/ Electrical/ Technician in a Manufacturing environment.
• Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office; and SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems).
• Proficiency in PLC’s and robots.
• Problem Solving and Fault-Finding skills.

• Performs daily planned maintenance and preventative maintenance routines.
• Conducts fault diagnosis and repairs to equipment throughout the site.
• Provides electrical engineering and technical services compliant with Production requirements.
• Maintains machine process capabilities.
• Maintains and programs PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens and Festo).
• Installation and setup of VSD and process electronic instrumentation.
• Keeps abreast with all equipment and process-related requirements through the use of maintenance manuals and production process instructions.
• Provides ad hoc technical support throughout the Factory as and when instructed.

• Ensure that all policies and procedure are adhered to.
• Identifies and reports risks or areas of concern to management within area of responsibility.

• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.

• Promotes the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Controls expenditure and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits.
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.