Senior Engineering Assistant Electrical

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: Upington

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: Supervise, co-ordinate and perform in safe and effective manner servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on Transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance and a sustainable and continuous quality of supply. Task Grade: T11.Business Unit: Western Grid. Location: Northern Cape - Upington

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and carry out power line inspection, hardware defect repairs, servitude maintenance and operating.
• Fault investigation
• Supervise and carry out power line emergency restoration tasks
• Compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental Policies
• Mentoring and coaching.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Trustworthiness
• Interpersonal relations
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions
• Professionalism

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory
• Transmission network knowledge
• ORHVS Authorization to take plant handover
• Basic knowledge of OHSACT
• Basic knowledge of software application, TWS, FALLS, LLS, TXSIS, AFIS, SAP PM, phoenix

Skills:

• Communication
• Operation of the listed tools and equipment
• Driver’s License Code 8 and Advanced 4X4 driving skills
• Computer literate (particular Microsoft Word and Excel packages)
• Level 2 Line Maintenance Competency Authorisation
• Level 4 (ERS Lead Supervisor) Construction Competency Authorisation
• Advanced rigging skills

Qualification(s):

• Trade Certificate Electrical at NQF 4 with 120 Credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years’ Transmission network and discipline related equipment (Lines and HV Plant) experience

Disclaimer:

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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