STC - High Tension Electrician (ORHVS) SAA Technical (12 Months)
South African Airways SAA · Gauteng
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- The incumbent's role is to operate, inspect, maintain, fault-find, repair and ensure statutory compliance of all Medium Voltage MV and High Voltage HV electrical infrastructure within SAA facilities.
- The incumbent will act as the designated Operator Responsible for High Voltage Systems ORHVS and ensure the safe operation, switching, isolation, maintenance and reliability of critical power systems supplying SAA & SAAT facilities and operational environments.
Principal Accountabilities
- Perform HV switching and isolation
- Act as an operator responsible for High Voltage Systems ORHVS for all HV systems
- Authorise and control HV permits
- Ensure safe restoration of power following outages
- Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance PPM
- Perform infrastructure inspections
- Conduct fault-finding and repairs
- Ensure reliability of electrical assets
- Ensure compliance with OHSA and SANS standards
- Manage electrical permits and isolations
- Conduct risk assessments
- Maintain statutory records and testing certificates
- Supervise HV contractors
- Witness testing and commissioning
- Verify contractor compliance and workmanship
- Assess condition of electrical assets
- Identify replacement requirements
- Develop lifecycle replacement recommendations
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
- Trade Test Certificate: Electrician Red Seal essential
- N4 - N6 Electrical Engineering will be an advantage
- Valid Driver's Licence
- ORHVS Appointment and Competency Certification essential
- 2 - 3 years post-trade electrical experience, where 1 - 2 years in medium voltage/ high voltage environments
- Experience within airport, industrial, utilities, manufacturing, petrochemical, mining or critical infrastructure facilities
- Experience in electrical substations, RMUs, transformers, HV/MV switchgear, SCADA/BMS systems, UPS and critical power systems and facilities management environments
Knowledge and Skills
- ORHVS Regulations
- High-Voltage HV systems
- Substation Operations
- Transformers and switchgear
- Protection systems
- Electrical Safety Standards
- Permit-to-Work procedures
- Lockout/Tagout LOTO
- Risk management
- Electrical schematics and drawings
- High-Voltage switching operations
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical equipment testing
- Preventative and corrective maintenance execution
- Equipment isolation and restoration
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Technical report writing
- Planning and organising
- Computer literacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Critical Power Systems Maintenance
- SCADA and Building Management Systems BMS
- Medium-Voltage MV Electrical Systems
- Safety compliance and regulatory adherence
- Facilities maintenance and asset management
Attributes
- Safety conscious
- High level of responsibility and accountability
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Reliable and dependable
- Team player
- Strong work ethic
- Commitment to safety compliance
- Professional integrity
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Strong time management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow procedures and standards
- Customer service orientation
- Resilience and composure in high-risk environments
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Commitment to quality workmanship
Deadline:27th October,2026