1.  POSITION DETAILS:

Position Title:

Lead Electrical Technician – DEDISA PEAKING POWER PLANT

Reports to:

Electrical Engineer

Department:

Maintenance

Location:

Gqeberha

CLOSING DATE

30 JUNE 2026

2.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety at Work

• Ensures a safe working environment for himself and his colleagues while working on any equipment;
• Participate in all safety programs
• Attend authorisation to take permit to work
• Ensures that there is a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the Plant HSE Procedures put in place;
• Ensures all  necessary precautions are taken by himself and Contractors while undertaking any jobs in the Power Plant;
• Ensures that all necessary tools are available to ensure the safe working on equipment and used during the performance on all jobs at the Plant;
• Points out any unsafe conditions to the Electrical Engineer.

Engineering responsibilities:

Leadership

• Supporting in managing all maintenance activities associated with defect and planned maintenance programmes, through a team of technicians and at times by external contract agencies.
• Perform stand-in / acting duties as required

Compliance

• Day to day plant efficient management of maintenance activities, according to good utility practice, company rules and procedures, legal, contractual and other requirements.

Analytical thinking & Problem solving

• Participate in the facility QA/QC, Root Cause Analysis Program;

Resource Planning

• Determines and schedules the manpower, tools and spares requirements for each maintenance activity
• Support the Engineer in administering the Preventative Maintenance Program for the plant

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

• Completes all Work Orders generated in Maximo/SAP as directed by the Engineer;
• Generates reports (mainly log sheets/check sheets) as necessary for the maintenance done;
• Ensures that maintenance of all equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Reviews Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements;
• Works to his full potential and does high quality work.

Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair

• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Perform Standby duties
• Lead assigned plant equipment failure investigations, compile Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the Electrical Engineer and colleagues to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found;
• Record and compile reports to the Engineer on all rectification jobs undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with equipment under the guidance of the Engineer.

Reporting and Planning

• Discuss planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Electrical Engineer;
• Plan daily jobs as required
• Plan, risk assess and schedule all work orders and maintain a monthly planned schedule

Tools

• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work sites during performance on any job;
• Uses correct tools for each job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Electrical Engineer;
• Informs the Engineer of any requirements for tools;
• Ensures that tools are in good working order.

Ownership

• Assumes ownership of plant electrical equipment or any assigned equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.
• Attend relevant assigned training as required
• Follow applicable competency matrix and development plans
• Perform any other legitimate activity as requested by Electrical Engineer or Maintenance Manager

3.  HEALTH & SAFETY:

• The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

• Work Level 4: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk of accidents of medium kind that can generate permanent consequences (burns, mutilations, irreversible wounds);

Exposure to Risks:

• Traffic risks, ergonomic risks;
• Risks inherent to the job of the Lead Electrical Technician while performing inspections, site visits and executing works, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hard hat/safety helmet;
• Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
• Safety glasses;
• Safety shoes;
• Cotton work wear;
• Safety Gloves;

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

• Ergonomic office equipment;

4.  MODUS OPERANDI:

• The Job Holder works as Lead Electrical Technician reporting to the Electrical Engineer.

6.  COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Job Holder will work and communicate with:

• Internal: Avon and Dedisa Power plants, Finance, Administration, Operations, Health, Safety and Environment;
• External: Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors.

7.  FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Operates within the approved budgetary limits and assigned authorities;

8.  QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• An accredited Engineering (Electrical) Degree/Diploma
• Registration as Professional Engineering Technician or eligible to register as Pr Tech/Techni Eng
• Power Engineering (Heavy Current) an added advantage – control and utilization of electrical energy, power electronics.

Experience:

• At least 8-10 year experience in the maintenance of a large power plants, 3 of which must have been in the capacity of a Technician
• Use of safety systems
• Use of computerized maintenance management systems
• Experience in electrical fault finding.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze electrical drawings, etc.

• Experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of major equipment (motor, transformers, generators, switchgear, etc)

• Operational plant or construction site experience is an advantage.

Skills:

Behavioral:

• Self-driven and proactive
• Ability to prioritize
• Works well in Teams, strong team player
• Organizational Awareness
• Effective problem solving
• Self- awareness
• Effective decision making
• Work well under pressure
• Learning agility
• Technical or system savvy
• Positive or can do attitude
• Meet and/or exceed expectations
• Able to plan and work independently and take responsibility for plant projects
• Ability to perform First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to work at height

Language:

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Any South African Languages an advantage

IT:

• Computer literate: must have skills on Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Enterprise Resource Planning applications (Maximo/SAP or equivalent);

Remuneration:

•            The compensation will be market related

Additional Information:

•            Incomplete CV’s and/or applications will not be considered. Your CV should be accompanied by your supporting documents.

•            Closing Date: 30 June 2026. 

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