ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOREMAN ( PLYWOOD/ BOARDMAKING), WHITE RIVER, RNEG + BEN
• GRADE 12
• TRADE TESTES ( MILLWRIGHT / ELECTRICIAN/ INSTRUMENTATION)
• EXP IN PLC & SCADA
• 5 YEARS EXP AS ELECTRICAL FOREMAN IN LARGE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT ( PRODUCTION – NOT MINES)
• EXP IN SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Job Description Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment in the department, to ensure that the equipment complies with Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications and acceptable engineering standards, in order to achieve utilisation and performance standards
• A sound technical knowledge and the ability to diagnose faults or problems with equipment, conduct Root Cause failure analysis and recommend remedial action.
• To control and improve the preventative maintenance system, including conducting routine time based inspections to improve plant efficiencies.
• Ensure the availability of sufficient spares and maintain standby equipment in the correct condition.
• Solid understanding and experience in HV/MV (6/6  or 22kV) switchgear and transformers, 380v reticulation, Industrial automation and PLC Programming S7, variable speed drives and instrumentation.
• Accountable for the planning of work, quality of workmanship and the productive use of personnel in the mechanical department.
• Interaction with other engineering sections and other departments to ensure coordination and cooperation so that the business meets its objectives
• Be responsible for the adherence to safety procedures and safe operation of plant, equipment and jobs under his control. Conduct risk reviews and effectively plan the task
• Shall point out potentially unsafe practices, conditions and equipment to his superiors and improve them. Maintain housekeeping standards in the workshops and offices in his area. Ensure compliance with OHSAct within department, and electrical installation and machinery regulations for the site.
• Will be responsible for the upkeep of all records as determined by the Maintenance Engineer and Company policy and procedures.
• Responsible to maintain discipline in the department. Ability to initiate and chair disciplinary hearings is advantageous.
• Plan, lead, organise and control activities of team and take definitive action on non-compliance
• Training and development of staff (including on the job training), conducting performance reviews and one on one’s