Three Phase Electrician
Company
SFI Group (Pty) Ltd
Location
Cape Town
Posted
8 days ago
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SimplyHired
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Job Description
JOB BRIEF
Three Phase Electrician
ROLE CONTEXT
The Three-Phase Installation Electrician will be responsible for performing highly skilled electrical maintenance, installation, repairs and troubleshooting work involved within the heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation scope. Work involves technical application of electrical principles and optimising
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Installation of air-conditioning equipment, power supplies and control circuits.
• Conducting fault diagnoses
• Completing administrative tasks
• Fault finding
• Replacement of electrical components no longer working
• Inspection measuring testing and or replacing of thermocouples, heating elements, transducers, wiring of 3 phase motors etc.
• Maintenance of DB boards, electrical control panels and chiller plantrooms.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience:
• Minimum 3 – 5 years industry / service experience in related field
• Minor mechanical work experience
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning experience essential
Qualifications:
• Red Seal Electrician Trade Certificate
• Wireman’s License
• SANS 10142-1 Code of Practice Certificate
• Registered with Department of Labour (DoL) as Installation Electrician (380 Volts)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
Three Phase Electrician
ROLE CONTEXT
The Three-Phase Installation Electrician will be responsible for performing highly skilled electrical maintenance, installation, repairs and troubleshooting work involved within the heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation scope. Work involves technical application of electrical principles and optimising
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Installation of air-conditioning equipment, power supplies and control circuits.
• Conducting fault diagnoses
• Completing administrative tasks
• Fault finding
• Replacement of electrical components no longer working
• Inspection measuring testing and or replacing of thermocouples, heating elements, transducers, wiring of 3 phase motors etc.
• Maintenance of DB boards, electrical control panels and chiller plantrooms.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience:
• Minimum 3 – 5 years industry / service experience in related field
• Minor mechanical work experience
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning experience essential
Qualifications:
• Red Seal Electrician Trade Certificate
• Wireman’s License
• SANS 10142-1 Code of Practice Certificate
• Registered with Department of Labour (DoL) as Installation Electrician (380 Volts)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
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