Job Title: Electrical Technician
Company: Palabora Mining Company (PMC)
Department: other
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Mining and Metals
Job functional area: Mining
Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Closing Date: 06 November 2024
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance and programming of soft starters 3RW44 series, Simocode Pro V and Simocode DP
- Fault finding using SCADA.
- Maintenance, programming and fault finding on Siemens VSD’s
- Maintenance of AC/DC motors and AC/DC drives.
- Maintenance of substations and mini substations, LT and HT switchgear up to 11kV.
- Maintenance of Electrical protection relays
- Knowledge of UPS and BTU system
- Ensuring adherence to HSEQ standards.
- Carry out maintenance and fault finding on Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems, Siemens and INVT Variable Speed Drives (VSD), 11KV Slip Ring Motors and 550 V Motors as well as Battery Tripping Units (BTU), Medium Voltage Transformers, Protection Relays and Circuit Breakers.
- Maintenance and servicing ABB REM 615 and 630 Relays
- Maintenance of Medium and Low voltage drives (siemens Sinamics G130, ROBICON and master drives
- Ensuring maximum availability of plant machinery.
- Assisting Supervisors and Electricians in problem solving.
- Assisting in the training and development of artisans.
- Ensuring MOC process is adhered to and improvements in the area of responsibility.
- Ensuring adherence to legal inspections on Electrical installations.
- Performing standby duties and working shifts when required.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of five years’ experience in an Electrical maintenance environment, including HT, VSD’s, UPS’s and BTU
- ABB RED670 and REF615 application Certificate
- Siemens drive technology Certificate (DR-DRV-FUN & DR-G15-DG) and SIMOCODE PRO V (SD-SIMOPRO)
- Registration with ECSA will be an added advantage.
- Advance Computer literacy
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 5 years electrical experience with Medium and Low voltage Experience (VSD, UPS & BTU)
Skills and Competencies
- Good inter-personal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to interpret Electrical drawings and perform fault finding.
- Leadership skills and ability to write fault – finding reports.
- Good understanding and knowledge of planned maintenance principles.
How to Apply
Electrical Technician – Phalaborwa, Limpopo
