Technician - Electrical Maint.

• Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensures timely preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including “on call” duties, as and when required), to restore the electrical systems.
• Assists Technician Engineers or attends jobs independently.  Has clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures - including associated risks - and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.
• Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.
• Monitors repeated breakdowns and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid recurrence of similar problems.
• Reads and understands electrical drawings and job instructions from immediate supervisor.
• Identifies dangers related to High Voltage equipment and carries out maintenance and breakdown activities safely and in line with EGA Health & Safety regulations and Electrical Maintenance Procedures.
• If appointed in writing by EGA has the authority to receive Permit to Work documents as per EHA Safety Rules.
• Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification.

  Minimum Experience:

  • Diploma Holder: 5 years’ experience in a similar position (in a Power plant and electrical sub-stations).
  • Craft /Trade certificate holders: 8 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.
  • Hands-on experience of generators, switchgear, transformers and electrical schemes.

  Skills:

  • Knowledge of all electrical maintenance tools.
  • Some PC. Knowledge.
  • Conversant with generators, motors, transformers and switchgear.
  • Speaks, reads and writes English to a good standard.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive personality.
  • Computer literate.
  • Teamwork skills (including shift work is also essential)
  • Self-motivated and dedicated with a desire to work in a Multi-Cultural environment.
  • Experience using computerised maintenance system, ordering spare parts and maintaining records.