Senior Electrician

Introduction

The Senior Electrician is responsible for performing advanced electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and installations across the facility. The role requires a highly skilled, trade tested electrician with strong millwright type capabilities, hands on technical competence, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent must ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical systems, equipment, motors, panels, industrial controls, and related infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Electrical & Mechanical

• Electrical fault‑finding, diagnosis, and repair

• Working with motors, starters, contactors, relays, and industrial control systems

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical panels

• PLC knowledge (fault‑finding, basic programming advantageous)

• General mechanical aptitude (millwright‑type skills)

• Basic plumbing repairs and maintenance

• Welding (general)

• General building and facility maintenance

Advantageous Specialised Experience

• Refrigeration systems (fault‑finding and basic repairs)

• Solar systems (installation, maintenance, troubleshooting)

• Generators (operation, maintenance, fault‑finding)

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform planned and unplanned electrical maintenance across the facility.

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively.

• Maintain motors, drives, panels, and industrial control systems.

• Ensure all electrical installations comply with statutory and company safety standards.

General Maintenance

• Conduct mechanical, plumbing, welding, and general maintenance tasks as required.

• Support millwright‑type functions where necessary.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all safety protocols, lock‑out procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working conditions.

• Maintain compliance documentation and participate in audits.

Operational Support

• Respond to breakdowns, callouts, and emergencies.

• Participate in standby rotation.

• Work independently with initiative and sound judgement.

• Collaborate effectively within the maintenance team.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Provide guidance and technical support to maintenance workers and assistants.

• Assist with training, mentoring, and developing junior staff.

• Uphold high standards of workmanship and professionalism.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

• Recommend and implement proactive maintenance solutions.

• Contribute to reliability, uptime, and operational excellence.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Trade Test: Recognised Electrician Trade Test (Red Seal).

• Experience: Minimum 10 years post‑trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Voltage: Competent to work with systems up to 380V.

• Licences: Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.

• Availability: Ability to perform callouts, standby, and overtime (overtime compensated with time off in lieu).

• Physical Requirements:

• Medically fit for duty

• Able to work at heights

• Able to work in environments with varying temperatures