Electrician Technician - Power

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform maintenance, repairs and services of electrical machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.

 Ensures timely preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including “on call” duties, as and when required), to restore the electrical systems.

 Assists Technician Engineers or attends jobs independently. Has clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures - including associated risks - and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.

 Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.

 Monitors repeated breakdowns and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid recurrence of similar problems.

 Reads and understands electrical drawings and job instructions from immediate supervisor.

 Identifies dangers related to High Voltage equipment and carries out maintenance and breakdown activities safely and in line with EGA Health & Safety regulations and Electrical Maintenance Procedures.

 If appointed in writing by EGA has the authority to receive Permit to Work documents as per EHA Safety Rules.

 Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

 Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Experience:

 Diploma Holder: 5 years’ experience in a similar position (in a Power plant and electrical sub-stations).

 Craft /Trade certificate holders: 8 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.

 Hands-on experience of generators, switchgear, transformers and electrical schemes.

Skills:

 Knowledge of all electrical maintenance tools.

 Some PC. Knowledge.

 Conversant with generators, motors, transformers and switchgear.

 Speaks, reads and writes English to a good standard.

 Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive personality.

 Computer literate.

 Teamwork skills (including shift work is also essential)

 Self-motivated and dedicated with a desire to work in a Multi-Cultural environment.

 Experience using computerised maintenance system, ordering spare parts and maintaining records.