Electrical Technician

Our client in the mining and chemical industry is recruiting an experienced Electrical Technician to join their operations team at their Secunda plant. The role focuses on implementing the unit operations plan, managing instrumentation production and maintenance activities, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrical operations within a chemical plant environment.

• Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects, and performance indicators, communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution daily.
• Report on performance by tracking unit outcomes against targets, identifying progress and areas of concern, and submitting reports quarterly or as required.
• Drive effective utilization and continuous development of unit systems.
• Manage the delivery of instrumentation production and maintenance activities by planning and coordinating tasks, optimizing processes and quality, resolving delays and issues, and ensuring delivery meets targets and performance standards.
• Respond to shift emergencies by identifying and evaluating critical issues, prioritizing actions to ensure safety and restore production, minimizing downtime and risks, and managing implementation and reporting as required.
• Maintain technical expertise in production and instrumentation maintenance by attending training, participating in forums, reviewing and sharing relevant publications, engaging with industry experts, and recommending improvements.
• Conduct fault-finding, diagnose root causes, carry out repairs, verify functionality, and finalize job documentation on time.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by coaching and mentoring team members to build technical capability, drive performance, and support knowledge sharing across the team.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Apply knowledge of protection relays.
• Maintain ongoing SHE compliance by reviewing current practices, identifying deviations, and correcting them within established timelines.
• Obtain necessary approvals and complete relevant self-development activities to enhance skills and competencies.
• Support the organization by participating in company-wide events and initiatives.
• Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department and ensure operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimizing environmental impact.

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Electrical Trade Certification or similar (Essential).

• B-Tech Electrical (or similar) – mandatory.

• Valid Driver's License.

• 5+ years' experience in electrical maintenance, specifically in a chemical industry.

• Experience with electrical current and systems.

• Working knowledge of ABP relays.

• Experience with VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) and related equipment.