Job Description

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Fruitways is an agri-business that specialises in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

ELECTRICIAN

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our dynamic farming business unit. Reporting to the Electrical Manager, the ideal candidate needs to have a technical problem-solving approach and the ability to work independently. Based in the Grabouw area as part of the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Effective implementation & execution of a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and specifications.
• Supervise and allocate work to assistant based on operational requirements.
• Manage the availability and effective use of tools and equipment and ensure proper maintenance.
• Evaluate and measure productivity and quality work of subordinates.
• Co-ordinate and control critical electrical parts and accessories to ensure sufficient availability, effective application and minimum wastage.
• Record daily activities/orders, maintain job cards and schedule tasks in the maintenance management system.
• Minimize risk through maintaining and monitoring security measures required to protect company assets and employees.
• Ensure work is done according to safe working procedures and the OHS act
• Identify potential risk related to area of responsibility and rectify immediately within given guidelines.
• Maintain and upkeep of 11kV Distribution network

Requirements

• Trade Tested Electrician
• ORHVS Certified – Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act & SANS 101-42
• Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties
• Good interpersonal skills
• Wireman`s License highly advantageous

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