Installation Electrical Technician

Installation Electrical Technician


Company
Hire Resolve
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Expertini
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Job Description
Overview

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled Installation Electrical Technician on behalf of our client in the manufacturing industry. If you have a passion for precision and a knack for troubleshooting, we invite you to apply today. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
• Manage electrical requirements and instructions to achieve project objectives.
• Wire machinery according to electrical designs and provided documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and assembly practices.
• Document assembly restrictions, manage requirements, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Work within project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and assembly methods.
• Assist in installing design changes from electrical designers.
• Collaborate with designers and manufacturing teams to optimize assembly processes.
• Plan operation requirements for workforce utilization, space, and workflow efficiency.
• Test sub-assembly units and complete facilities to meet project and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the project.
• Work on-site locally and internationally as needed.
• Provide regular progress updates to management.
• Liaise with customers when required.
• Support company policies and uphold high work standards.

Requirements
• Ability to read and interpret Electrical design drawings.
• Experience in interfacing with customers/suppliers for assembly methods.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in the industry and on customer sites.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the automation industry.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Onsite operations.
• International traveling experience.
• Formal Tertiary Education: Qualified Electrical Artisan.
• Languages: English (read, write, speak required); Afrikaans (read, write, speak optional); German (speaking advantageous).
• Driver’s License: Code 8 (required)

Benefits
• Salary: Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• When applying via email please use “Installation Electrical Technician” as your subject line.

We will contact you telephonically in 7 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise if it matches your profile.
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