Position Title: Electrician
Department: Maintenance
Available positions: 3
Location: Ndola

Role Overview

• To carry out installations, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of all electrical equipment associated with SZKL in order to assure maximum availability, reliability and uptime of the equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives pre-shift instructions and daily work schedules from the supervisor in form of works orders and defects dockets in order to carry out works on the equipment and make it available for 95%.
• Installs electrical equipment in compliance with standard code of electrical practices.
• Carries out inspections, servicing and repairs of overhead industrial VSD driven cranes, high and low voltage switch gears, liquid starter WRIM motors, SCIM motors and all other electrical equipment such as pumps, conveyor belts and elevators. (Note that Knowledge in PLCs and Supervisory control is required)
• Interprets both solid state and schematic electrical drawings and determines materials to be used on all electrical works.
• Examines breakdowns and determines faults and best methods of repairing it by using electrical diagrams and relevant operating manuals.
• Gives reports on progress of assigned jobs to the supervisor and report same in the log book for communication and reference purposes.
• Complies with all safety rules, procedures and keep the working areas clean after the task.

Education:

• Grade 12 Full Certificate

Qualification and Membership:

• Craft / Advanced Technician Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Work Experience:

• At least two-years industrial experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Good communication skills
• Quick thinker
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate sound work ethics/ disciplined