Shift Electrical Technician
What you will enjoy doing
- Allocated a section of plant to maintain high equipment availability and housekeeping.
- Responsible for plant wide maintenance activities during shifts/shutdown/breakdown/etc.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards, and company policies.
- Manage section spares and usage, scoping of work, execution and reporting.
- Supervise/lead assistants and contractors.
- Perform regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions.
- Systematic approach to trouble shooting and fault finding and formulate trouble shooting guide.
- Consult equipment manuals and ensure machines are always maintained in accordance with the prescribed procedures and works instructions.
- Read and interpret Engineering & Electrical drawings and P&I diagrams.
- Understanding of analogue and digital signals.
- Understanding of PID control and Applications
- Strong understanding of instrumentation (Flow meters, pressure sensors, level sensors, temperature sensors, PH, Conductivity and turbidity)
- Plants include (plastic) processing, blowing, conveying, producing, extruding and storage, utilities, water treatment, facilities, etc.
- Overhauling and repairs to equipment.
- Basic fabrication and rigging.
- Work closely with the production team to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency
- Document all maintenance activities and repairs.
- Execute equipment fitting, installations, changes and repairs.
- Basic understanding of PLC control and wiring.
- Knowledge of VSD's, DOL's and star/Delta control.
- Basic knowledge of networking protocol (Profinet, Profibus)
What makes you great
- Knowledge and experienced in hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Understanding of production performance metrics, 5S and Health & Safety practices
- Root cause analysis techniques and application.
- Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and proactive work ethic.
- Ability to diagnose and fix Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical issues efficiently.
- Willingness to work in a challenging environment.
- Decision making, planning, coordinating, communicating, documenting and reporting.
- Precision and detail oriented.
- Use of power and hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Endeavour for continuous improvement.
- Millwright or Electrical and Mechanical Trade Certificate (Essential)
- Full N5 Engineering certificate or higher
- Higher engineering qualification is advantageous
- Matric Certificate
What you can expect working with us
- A modern and family work environment
- Integration in a dynamic team where new ideas and improvement suggestions are welcome
- Challenging tasks with a high degree of self-responsibility
- Individual performance will be remunerated and further development supported
Closing Date:24 April 2025
Επικοινωνία
ALPLA RECYCLING SA (PTY) LTD
mr Sboniso Nkosi, Human Resources
Erf 1619, North Point
4420 Ballito