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Job description:

Purpose:Technically review electrical maintenance & installation work according to prescribed standards and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment, Technical specifications and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Review all old and new electrical installations and advice from a Technical and people safety point of view how to maximize efficient and safe production.Installation of new electrical systems, replacement of old, faulty or redundant Electrical systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.Ensure and document all electrical safety settings to conform to safety requirements.Ensure electrical equipment have the correct hardware interlock and safety parameter settings for effective and safe operation.Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.Effectively maintain the electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.Oversee that all electrical maintenance according to the company schedules are done by the relevant sub ordinates.Compile a detailed report on all activities, plans, costs and labor.Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent.Lead investigations on major Electrical equipment failures and Downtime.Create new stock for all critical items to ensure minimum effect on production in the event of a failure. Oversee the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your sectionRecord and control all replacement of tools.Oversee the maintain the highest safety standard on the condition and usage of all electrical test equipmentProvide and schedule all necessary training for all the employees to comply with all safety standards and statutory compliance.Identify needs for specialized training requirements within your area.Manage the transport under your control.Ensure all requests for service is adhered to.No person should operate any equipment without a official permit.Power supplyVerify Monthly Meter Readings with ZESCO Metering Engineer.Verify Power Consumption Readings and confirmation with Cost Accountant.Other dutiesAny other duties as directed by the electrical superintendent.Ensure that stock levels of electrical equipment are maintained in the warehouse

Qualifications

Full Grade 12 CertificateDegree in Electrical Engineering orDiploma in Electrical Engineering.Valid Driver’s license

Experience

Minimum Five years’ experience in a Mining environment working as an Artisan.Minimum Ten years’ experience in a Mining environment working as an Artisan and or Supervisory Experience.Knowledge of LV systems, MCC’s and protection.Knowledge of LV and MV TransformersMaintenance of Electrical motorsMaintenance of Overhead cranes.Technical Knowledge of variable speed drives, Soft starters and DOL starters.Good understanding of UPS’s, Generators and Emergency Power (RING FEEDS)Good Understanding of Power Distribution systems – Protection and Maintenance.Good knowledge on the use of electrical measuring instruments.Reading electrical drawingsComputer literate.Any Leadership or Supervisory Training courses.Understanding of the Mining Regulation. (ZAMBIA)

Behavioral Traits

BolderTeamworkInitiativeSmarterSafety  Technical SkillsDrivenQuantityTogethernessPeople First

Operational Requirements

Standby and overtime when requiredShift Cover if and when required.Exposure to noise/dust

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