Electrical Technician

About the role

An Electrical Technician is needed to carry out electrical maintenance and inspections in a production plant, keeping the plant running smoothly while coordinating with production and mechanical teams. The role covers scheduled maintenance, defect identification, repairs and emergency troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and follow up on inspections according to the maintenance schedule.
• Apply electrical maintenance programmes to ensure smooth plant operation.
• Inspect electrical equipment and identify defects or issues.
• Make temporary and/or permanent repairs where necessary.
• Perform emergency or unscheduled diagnosis and repairs.
• Work with production and mechanical maintenance staff so that maintenance does not affect production plans.
• Ensure operating, safety, environmental and quality procedures are followed.

Required profile

• Technical diploma (electrical/electronics) from a recognised institute or university.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a production or process plant; steel or other metal industry experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Knowledge of electrical equipment used in production plants and material handling loading/unloading systems.
• Basic knowledge of production plants, preferably steel manufacturing, and material handling systems.
• Complete knowledge of operating standards and safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Problem-solving skills, basic computer skills and teamwork ability.