Master Installation Electrician – Hazardous Locations

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Master Installation Electrician (MIE) to join our Maintenance team

POSITION INFO:
Master Installation Electrician (Wireman) – Hazardous Areas Lead safe electrical installations in explosive atmospheres. Certify Ex-rated systems, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with SANS/IEC standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or supervise electrical installations and maintenance within flammable gas, vapour and dust hazardous zones, ensuring full compliance with the SANS 60079 series.
• Ensure correct selection and installation of Ex-rated equipment:
• Ex d (Flameproof)
• Ex e (Increased Safety)
• Ex i (Intrinsic Safety)
• Ex nR / Ex tD / Ex p (Pressurized)
• Ensure installation materials meet ATEX approvals with valid certification.
• Ensure correct selection and calibration of protection devices (overcurrent, earth fault) in hazardous environments.
• Approve and issue Certificates of Compliance (CoC) for installations in hazardous areas.
• Supervise and verify the competency of contractors working in Ex areas.
• Train and mentor artisans and electricians in safe Ex installation methods.
• Reject non-compliant work and lead corrective actions.
• Lead periodic maintenance programs in hazardous areas.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of electrical failures and unsafe conditions.
• Recommend upgrades to reduce ignition sources and improve reliability.

• Red Seal Electrician
• Master Installation Electrician (MIE) - Master Wireman License
• Hazardous area classification training (advantage)
• 5–10+ years experience in industrial/chemical & gas/explosive atmospheres
• Demonstrated experience with Ex installations and compliance auditing
• Experience issuing CoCs for hazardous areas

• Deep knowledge of IEC 60079 parts 0–31
• Experience with Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex p, Ex tD, and Ex n installations
• Hazardous area fault-finding and instrumentation interface
• Ability to read and update hazardous area classification drawings