Electrician

Electrician

Job Details:

  • Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
  • Company primary industry: FMCG
  • Job functional area: Production
  • Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description:

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrician at I&J, Woodstock, Cape Town. As the successful incumbent, you will be responsible for the maintenance of electrical, control and security systems.

Line Manager: Refrigeration Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

  • Maintenance and design of electrical, control and security equipment
  • Provide electrical standby assistance to ensure stable operation and equipment availability; Handle breakdowns in an effective and timeous manner
  • Installation of new electrical systems
  • Electrical fault finding
  • Maintenance of all refrigeration related equipment
  • Responsible for ensuring that preventative planned maintenance is performed in a cost effective manner to ensure electrical equipment reliability
  • Supervise and mentor assistants on the job

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years working experience in an environment using industrial electrical equipment, production machinery, single and three phase motors (Post Trade Test)
  • Proven MV switching experience
  • Basic mechanical experience and understanding (Pumps, Blower systems, Diesel Generators, etc.)

    Qualifications:

    • Electrician Trade Test (Red Seal)
    • Electrical Engineering Diploma will be advantageous

    Additional Requirements:

    • Code 8 Driver’s License with PDP
    • Ability to read electrical design drawings
    • Knowledge of monitoring equipment
    • Knowledge of instrumentation and controls equipment including flow, level, pressure and temperature
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Basic programming and Fault Finding skills)
    • Knowledge of applicable OHSA regulations
    • Report Writing skills

    Competencies:

    • Documenting Facts
    • Interpreting Data
    • Thinking Rationally
    • Continuously Improving
    • Meeting Deadlines
    • Attention to Detail
    • Planning and Organizing
    • Maintaining Productivity

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