Electrical & Mechanical Technician DBK Management Consulting Limited

Job Purpose:

To maintain toll plaza’s electrical and mechanical equipment to achieve the maximum availability at the minimum practical cost.

Technical Duties

• Check tasks performed using, where applicable, the appropriate equipment / tools etc. to conduct a performance test.
• Inspection and testing of all portable electrical equipment and rectify on demand.
• Receives parts required and checks to ensure correct parts are received and the quality of parts received.
• Identify and repairs to critical components and systems.
• Respond to call-out and after hour emergency breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment installation and area preparation in accordance with specifications.
• Assisting with electrical, mechanical, and civil improvements as required
• Assists contractors with the installation of new equipment or installs new equipment in accordance with specifications.
• Compliance with legislative and SHEQ standards, including dealing with 11KVA systems.
• Identifies the need for upgrading of equipment in conjunction with production and management – formulates recommendations.
• Maintaining all electrical reticulation systems at the plaza including Db’s. Low voltage cabling, wiring, earthing protection installations, socket outlets and switches, power skirting, geysers etc.
• Maintaining lighting installations including area, plaza, canopy and booth lighting, fog lights and flashing beacons and Ups equipment
• Assists with the evaluation of product failures and coordinates corrective measures and improvements as required.
• Deploy contractors and work teams to conduct maintenance and repair work identified and complete work instruction forms if required.
• Ensures preventative maintenance carried out effectively on all equipment, structures, and plants at operations.
• Execute maintenance activities such as crack sealing, patching, road stud installations, road pavement repairs, painting, welding, manufacturing of roadside furniture (dustbins, storm water drains, grids etc.), general maintenance work, operate vehicle and construction equipment.
• Inspect all completed work to ensure quality, health, safety and environment standards are met and maintained.
• Inspect generator and uninterrupted power supply equipment regularly.
• Maintain all electrical reticulation systems at the plaza including Db’s, low voltage cablings, wiring, earthing protection installations, socket outlets and switches, power skirting, geysers.
• Maintain lighting installations including area, plaza, canopy, and booth lighting, fog lights and flashing beacons.
• Monitor work sites to ensure correct safety measures have been instituted and minimum disruption to road use.
• Perform general handyman maintenance including electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing, and painting.
• Receive instruction from the Manager of work required or identify items requiring attention during the inspection.
• Completes repair work such as gas cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering as per instructions / safe work procedures and to unit specifications.
• Conduct fault-finding procedures on electrical components/engines/transmissions.
• Engage regularly with the Project/ Plaza Manager and ensure that complaints are handled efficiently and timeously.

Administration and Reports

• Timeous and accurate reporting
• Completes the job card as per the relevant procedure.
• Strict compliance with Legislative, SHEQ, and Policies & Procedures always
• Ensure all equipment is isolated and the relevant documentation is signed.
• Completes required inspection forms and files and ensures same is up to date including, SIFS, SLAS
• Ensures inspection forms are completed and files are up to date.

Health and Safety

• Ensure appropriate PPE is used and in good condition to perform specific tasks/working conditions.
• Ensures accidents/incident management is attended to timeously.
• Continually enhance SHEQ system
• Develop and implement actions to conserve natural resources and manage pollution.
• Ensure document control and distribution in accordance with ISO Policy and Procedures
• Assist with queries to the best of your ability and refer any concerns/complaints to your Supervisor / Manager immediately.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• The daily physical demands are those required to work on the route, inside, outside, and on top of buildings/ladders.
• The Technician must drive a motor vehicle on public roads.
• A regular amount of overtime and standby duties to be performed.
• The work environment characteristics are those encountered on a typical highway and at the toll road environment, as well as at office buildings.
• The work is performed inside and outside buildings.

Required Competencies to meet the Job Outcomes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong self-management skills
• High level of trustworthiness and ethical decision-making
• Highly technical and analytical
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-orientated and organised team-player

Qualifications and experience

Education & Experience (minimum requirements to perform the job

Minimum Grade 12 Certificate

Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering qualification

Experience At least 3 to 5 years’ of relevant experience Experience in Electrical Fault finding, troubleshooting, and remote assistance.

Member of the EIZ or Affiliation to a relevant professional body

This Job Specification indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended as an exhaustive list.

TENURE

The position is on a fixed Term renewable contract.