MV Electrical Technician at Square Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA SA)

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MV Electrical Technician at Square Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA SA)

 

  • Permanent Intermediate EE position

 

  • Carnarvon, Northern Cape, Western Cape

 

  • Market Related salary
  • Job 2135278 | Ref 2634
About the Position
SKA SA requires an experienced MV Electrical Technician to join our team in based in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. The main purpose of this role is to inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul electromechanical and solid state equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
Minimum education requirement: 

  • Qualified Electrician (Trade Test)
  • Certified to work on 22kV and 33kV electrical systems
  • Valid motor vehicle license (Eligible for a Prof. Driving Permit)

Minimum work experience required: 

  • A minimum of 6 years related experience in distribution transformers, MV protection, motors and control circuits, motor/generator sets and standby batteries
  • Industrial installation
  • MV switching and linking of equipment up to 33kV

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal qualities: 

  • Wireman’s License
  • Accreditation with ESKOM

Duties include (but not limited to):

  • Installation of new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards
  • Maintenance and repairs of electrical and electronic systems for SKA SA facilities and equipment
  • Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations
  • Lead a work team in performing maintenance or repair work
  • Other related incidental work as needed
  • Ensure compliance with, and practice proper equipment clearance procedures
  • Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environmental regulations
  • Take responsibility for station lockout procedures as mandated by company policy

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
Ability

  • work well in a team
  • work with minimum supervision
  • display good technical report writing skills
  • display computer literacy
  • communicate effectively in writing and verbally

Experience

  • project processes (documentation, configuration management, requirement management, procurement)

Knowledge

  • and ability to apply stringent safety rules for construction, maintenance and operation
  • MV switch-gear operating regulations
About The Employer
The South African SKA Project (SKA SA) is a project of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), administered by the National Research Foundation (NRF). SKA SA is responsible for coordinating Africa’s involvement in the design and construction of the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, the design and construction of the Karoo Array Radio Telescope (MeerKAT) and the African VLBI Network (AVN), as well as the development of skills required to design, build and operate these instruments.
As a business unit of the NRF, SKA SA is committed to employment equity and redress
Type of employment: Permanent
Carnarvon, Northern Cape, Western Cape
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