Assistant Electrician
Company
GRS Recruitment
Location
Johannesburg (+1 other)
Posted
15 hours ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
A specialist in the Shipmanagement and Offshore Projects sector, are working with GRS to recruit an Assistant Electrician for their Limassol offices. The successful candidate be a recent graduate of Electrical Engineering or a candidate with up to 1 year of experience. Join a company who believe in their commitment to provide excellent quality service, endeavouring to recruit and retain qualified, diverse employees, facilitate positive employee relations and train to enhance employee skills and performance. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to receiving your CV for this Limassol based Assistant Electrician role. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure a safe work environment for everyone by maintaining safe working practices according to company and legislative requirements.
• Competently operate various equipment and small hand tools to maintain and repair equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment.
• Maintain and modify systems to ensure they are safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete maintenance forms and service records.
• Troubleshoot system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure operating sites are kept clean and tidy.
• Continually upgrade technical knowledge and stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to the electrical disciplines.
• Ensure equipment is used per training, company policies and procedures, and the law and use, where applicable, any safety equipment or PPE provided.
• May be required to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• Monitor areas of responsibility and communicate any potential issues.
• Any other reasonable duties as defined by the role and management.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 0 - 1 year’s minimum experience in a similar role.
• Valid driving license.
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent physical condition.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexible in work times. May be required to work outside of normal office hours and travel overseas as operational requirements demand.
• Proficient in English & Greek.
• Clean Criminal Record.
• Working Hours are Monday – Friday - 08.00 to 17.00 hours with 1hr for lunch and Saturday from 08.00 – 13.00hrs with no lunch.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
• Ensure a safe work environment for everyone by maintaining safe working practices according to company and legislative requirements.
• Competently operate various equipment and small hand tools to maintain and repair equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment.
• Maintain and modify systems to ensure they are safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete maintenance forms and service records.
• Troubleshoot system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure operating sites are kept clean and tidy.
• Continually upgrade technical knowledge and stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to the electrical disciplines.
• Ensure equipment is used per training, company policies and procedures, and the law and use, where applicable, any safety equipment or PPE provided.
• May be required to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• Monitor areas of responsibility and communicate any potential issues.
• Any other reasonable duties as defined by the role and management.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 0 - 1 year’s minimum experience in a similar role.
• Valid driving license.
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent physical condition.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexible in work times. May be required to work outside of normal office hours and travel overseas as operational requirements demand.
• Proficient in English & Greek.
• Clean Criminal Record.
• Working Hours are Monday – Friday - 08.00 to 17.00 hours with 1hr for lunch and Saturday from 08.00 – 13.00hrs with no lunch.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
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