1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Electrical Technician

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Department:

Operations and Maintenance

Period:

Full Time - Local Employment Agreement

Location:

Northern Cape / Free State – (Graspan & Grootspruit)  - South Africa

Closing Date:

22nd  July 2025

2. BACKGROUND

Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 170,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com

3. JOB PURPOSE

• To apply specialist Electrical expertise in order to ensure the efficient operations of the Facility;
• To ensure plant Electrical equipment is Operated and Maintained as per the relevant manuals and documentation to mitigate any risk of voiding equipment warranties;
• Ensure all Maintenance activities are planned and managed in accordance with the relevant CMMS systems (Fiix/SAP) and as per instructions of the Plant Manager;
• To assist the Head office Asset manager and performance Engineer with data required for reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc insurance claims.
• Satisfy the requirements for GMR 2.7 appointment

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Ensures a safe working environment for himself and his colleagues while working on any equipment;
• PTW - Ensures that there is a Permit to Work for all work as necessitated by the Plant HSE Procedures;
• Procedures - Ensures adequacy  of all relevant procedures at the facility including that for MV switching ORHVS;
• Equipment and tools - Ensures that all necessary tools are available, maintained, calibrated and safely stored to ensure safe and efficient maintenance on site;
• Conduct last minute risk assessments.

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

• Ensures efficient scheduling and execution of both the Scheduled Maintenance (SM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM)
• Ensure Key Equipment Availability and Down Time KPI’s are correctly calculated, reported and managed
• Completes all Work Orders (WO) generated in the CMMS;
• Generates reports (mainly log sheets/check sheets) as necessary for the maintenance records;
• Ensures that maintenance of all Electrical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Reviews Electrical Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements;

Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair

• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Considers all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;

• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the OEM Engineer and colleagues to determine failure cause and efficient remedy ;
• Ensure issue of Flash Reports within the required time;
• Attends and witnesses all electrical rectification works undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with Electrical equipment under the guidance of the Plant Manager and Head of Operations.

Reporting and Planning

• Ensure all data required for reporting is provided on time
• Ensure activities on site are planned sufficiently in advance to prevent delays – crane hire etc
• Assists the Plant Manager with daily jobs – inspections etc.

Tools

• Ensures necessary tools and equipment is available and in good working order at the facility;
• Ensure correct tools are used for each job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Plant Manager;
• Informs the Electrical Engineer of any requirements for tools;

Ownership

• Assumes ownership of plant Electrical equipment and strives to keep the facility in the best possible condition.

5. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Continuous on-the-job application of the Company HSE Routines;
• Frequency of safety incidents and near misses.  Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR);
• No EHS Compliance breaches.
• Work completion on time;
• Filled up logs/record sheets;
• Work quality.
• Efficiency at work;
• 24-hour accessibility;
• Quality of records and reports
• Condition and availability of tools in good condition.

6. 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/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
• Risks inherent to the job of the Electrical Technician while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hard hat/safety helmet;
• Safety glasses;
• Safety shoes;
• Flash suite;
• Electrical Safety Gloves;

7. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal & External

• The Maintenance, Operation and HSE Department;
• The Job Holder must communicate with his own team (other Electrical Technicians), the Electrical Engineer and Contractors as necessary.

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

• The Job Holder makes decisions within clearly defined parameters and under the guidance of the Plant Manager;
• The Job Holder makes decisions in line with company objectives and objectives of the Operations

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• High School Diploma or;
• Trade/Technical Training School
• Computer literate: must have a some degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Maintenance Management System;

Language

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Afrikaans/Setswana /Sesotho is an advantage;

Experience

• At least 10 year experience in the Electrical maintenance of a large power plant, 3 of which must have been in the capacity of Electrical Technician
• Use of safety systems
• Use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of PV inverters and related equipment;
• MV switching (Authorized person) / GMR 2.7
• Utility scale PV plant construction or operations.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong Electrical aptitude
• Must be a strong team player;
• Must be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;
• Must have excellent organizational skills;;
• Knowledge of the kinds and types of equipment installed derived through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training performed in the manufacturer’s factory and/or at the job site;
• Demonstrates skills in the use of tools, test equipment and calibration appliances;
• Must be comfortable with computer generated data, instrumentation, Scada and sensors;
• Hands on background in water treatment and water purification equipment;
• Working knowledge of Environmental Regulations as they pertain to the operations and maintenance of an energy generating facility;
• Ability to perform First Aid and CPR

9. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company;
• Undertakes other duties as may be requested within reason.