Division: Maintenance

Reference Number: EA-07-23

Grade: PG11

Closing Date: 26 July 2023

Purpose of the job
The Electrical Artisan reports to the Electrical Supervisor and has the primary responsibilities to:

• Inspect the electrical assets and network within the area of responsibility.
• Repair and/or Replace the equipment that is not fit-for-service or unsafe.
• Maintain and/or Improve electrical assets and network to ensure safe and continuous
  availability of the assets and network.
• Ensure that the Housekeeping within the area of responsibility is always acceptable and/or
  better than it was before the artisan interacted with the area in question.
• Ensure Feedback is given to the line manager concerning the Inspection, Repair and/or
  Replacement conducted within the area of responsibility.
  The responsibilities abovementioned shall be conducted in compliance with the requirements of the
  South African National Standard (SANS 10142 Part 1 and Part 2) and the Occupational Health and
  Safety Act No.85 of 1993. The responsibilities above mentioned shall include ensuring equipment is
  visibly marked for identification, working drawings (Single Line Diagrams and Electrical Schematics)
  are always updated and electrical installation(s) is legally compliant.
  Key performance area

1. Inspect.

• Inspect the conditions of the electrical substation, cables, cable racks and field station(s)
  as per the Work Order instruction and identify deviations concerning the electrical
  installation rules (i.e., SANS 10142) and safe operations thereof. The substation shall
  include all the components in the substation.
• Inspect the conditions of the electrical loads as per the Work Order instruction and
  identify deviations concerning the electrical installation rules (i.e., SANS 10142) and safe
  operations in the electrical loads. The electrical loads shall include all electrical energized
  equipment (i.e., Motors, Generators, Transformer and Rectifiers).

1. Repair, Replace and Maintain

• Repair and/or replace all electrical installation within the area of responsibility and the
  installation(s) is available for safe operation thereof.
• Repair and/or replace any safety guarding and/or safety system that has failed or not
  available for immediate safeguarding of personnel and protection of electrical equipment
  against extended electrical damages.
• Maintain the functionality and availability of the safety system. Maintain the operational
  availability of the electrical assets and equipment.

1. Housekeeping.

• Ensure that the housekeeping is always acceptable and is continually being improved.
• Ensure 5S is implemented and continually maintained.
• Ensure the housekeeping is enforced and/or enhance the safety of personnel within the
  area of responsibility.

1. Give Feedback

• Ensure that the feedback concerning the work completed on the work order is given to
  the relevant planner.
• Ensure that all breakdowns have been investigated making use of the 5-Why
  investigation method at minimum.
• Ensure that the root cause of the breakdown(s) is identified correctly and resolved
  accordingly.
• SHERQ Responsibilities
  Knowledge /Skills and Competencies
• Technical knowledge demonstrated and learnt in the electrical installations in the chemical
  processing plants.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001
• Knowledge of the SANS 10142 Part 1 and Part 2
• SHERQ Training course
• Safety Work Permit training
• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
• Digilex
• Attention to details
• Be able to do basic problem solving and decision making and analysis
• Ability to work under pressure
  Experience
• At least 3 years’ experience working as a qualified artisan, preferably in a chemical
  manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of the SANS10142 Part 1 and Part 2.
  Qualifications:
• Matric
• Electrical Red Seal
• Wireman License (Optional)
  Reporting structure:
  This position reports to the Electrical Supervisor.

Personal Circumstances:

• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
• May be required to be on Standby.
  Other requirements:

Please ensure:

• That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
• That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your
  application form.
• That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv,
  are submitted.
• Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
• Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
  External Applicants:
  Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications
  received without this information.
  Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified
  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent
  will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
  All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be
  entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
  Closing date: 26 July 2023
  CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
  Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment
  Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.