Master Installation Electrician (x2)

About the role

Transnet Pipelines is recruiting two Master Installation Electricians in Ladysmith (reference req6130, grade H3). The Master Installation Electrician is registered under regulation 9 and approved by the Chief Inspector to verify and certify the construction, testing and inspection of electrical installations used for custody, transfer and transport of petroleum products. The position reports to the Electrical Supervisor and covers electrical scheduling, inspection and safe working conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Certificate of Compliance (COC) programmes: periodic inspections, hazard-area equipment checks and depot electrical equipment compliance.
• Oversee electrical installations and ensure the correct electrical equipment is applied in plant and operations.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on equipment such as 220V-3.3kV motors, control gear and actuators, and repair defects on live equipment using schematics and diagnostic tests.
• Witness and install bonding, remove and replace live equipment, and refurbish equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Switch, earth and maintain high-voltage switchgear up to 132kV, issue work and test permits and supervise unauthorised personnel in substations and HT yards.
• Attend safety meetings, carry out safety inspections and ensure flameproof equipment complies with standards.
• Handle administration: defect and inspection reports, hot work permits, job cards, SAP modules (MM and IM), records and registers, and assist with internal electrical audits; act as Electrical Supervisor when required.

Required profile

• Trade test Electrical (3 years) with 3 years of technical/electrical on-the-job experience.
• Accredited as a Master Installation Electrician with the Department of Labour, including 2 years of on-the-job training and exposure.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment on Transnet Pipelines and of the Code of Practice 29.
• Basic knowledge of the OHS Act and leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• SAP PM literacy (MM and IM modules).
• High-voltage safety instructions (A-Brown) and knowledge of testing instruments such as meggers and thumpers.
• Required courses: NOSA, fire fighting and oil spill, first aid level 2, Rotork actuators, transformers (HT), confined spaces, crossings and cathodic protection, and theory and operations courses.
• Code 8 driver's licence, wireman's licence and explosion protection certificate.