Electrical Technician - Energy (Johannesburg Pool - Based in UAE)

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Emirates Global Aluminium seeks an Electrical Technician to install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment for heavy industry, aiming for minimal downtime and strong EHS compliance. The role covers LV and MV motors, LV switchboards, MCCs, transformers, UPS, VFDs, breakers and soft starters, plus planned and predictive maintenance with SAP based parts management. You must read drawings, mentor trainees and participate in 5S and safety initiatives. Requirements: Diploma in a relevant field with PEC Craft Training and 3 years in heavy industry, or no experience after PEC. In your application, highlight SAP, downtime reduction, English and IT skills, and teamwork.

About Emirates Global Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry.  EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform a wide range of duties relating to the electrical installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation at minimum downtime complying with EHS Guidelines with a focus on continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Attends to all electrical equipment breakdowns such as LV-MV motors, LV Switchboards, MCCs, Plant lightings, Transformers, UPS, VFD, Breakers, Soft starter, etc. In addition, carries out planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision.
• Identifies and reports any abnormalities. Repairs and /or replaces required items  and re-assembles and tests the equipment, leaving the working area clean.
• Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete such work.
• Effectively diagnoses electrical breakdowns/failures & troubleshoots electrical failures of plant and equipment with (minimum or) no direction.
• Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders the spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.
• Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with the safety procedures and plant operational requirements.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and recommends proper modification to resolve the problem.
• Provides plant & equipment knowledge to newly joined electricians/craft trainees and contractors to help them in carrying out their maintenance work.
• Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in 5S, Business Excellence and Safety Initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as communicated by Supervisor/Superior.
• Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in relevant field.
• Completion of PEC Craft Training

Minimum Experience:

• 3 Years of relevant experience in a heavy industry after Diploma
• No experience required after completion of PEC Training

Skills:

• A good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Must be familiar with all maintenance tools and should have good IT knowledge
• Experience in installation & troubleshooting
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions