Automation Electrician
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
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Job Summary
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel and petrol generator systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical automation and control system faults on generators and associated equipment
- Install wire test and commission generator systems control panels and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Configure programme and troubleshoot generator controllers PLCs and related automation equipment
- Conduct functional testing load bank testing and commissioning of generator installations to ensure compliance with operational requirements
- Fault-find on power distribution control circuits protection systems and generator synchronisation equipment
- Assist with electrical upgrades modifications and system improvements to enhance reliability and performance
- Grade 12
- Trade Tested Electrician
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in industrial electrical automation or generator systems environments
- Experience with generator installations maintenance and fault finding will be advantageous
- Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical systems motor control circuits and diesel generator operations
- Experience with PLCs control systems HMI interfaces and generator controllers such as Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) ComAp or Lovato
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and control panel layouts
- Experience with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) synchronisation systems and standby power installations
- Sound knowledge of electrical fault finding and diagnostics using testing equipment
- Knowledge of industrial health and safety standards relating to electrical installations and generator systems
- Computer literate with the ability to complete service reports and maintenance records
- Valid Code EB drivers licence is essential
- Willingness to travel to customer sites and participate in an on-call standby rotation for emergency breakdowns
- Candidates must reside in the Port Elizabeth / Kariega area
Required Skills:
Grade 12 Trade Tested Electrician Minimum of 3-5 years experience in industrial electrical automation or generator systems environments Experience with generator installations maintenance and fault finding will be advantageous Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical systems motor control circuits and diesel generator operations Experience with PLCs control systems HMI interfaces and generator controllers such as Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) ComAp or Lovato Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and control panel layouts Experience with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) synchronisation systems and standby power installations Sound knowledge of electrical fault finding and diagnostics using testing equipment Knowledge of industrial health and safety standards relating to electrical installations and generator systems Computer literate with the ability to complete service reports and maintenance records Valid Code EB drivers licence is essential Willingness to travel to customer sites and participate in an on-call standby rotation for emergency breakdowns Candidates must reside in the Port Elizabeth / Kariega area
Required Education:
Grade 12Trade Tested Electrician
