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Job title: Electrical Technician
Report to: Electrical Engineer
Location: Temane
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, an independent power producer operating and developing power projects in Africa, is looking to appoint a successful Electrical Technician to based in Temane.
Key Responsibilities:
The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of all electrical equipment at the Combined Cycle Power Plant and for troubleshooting common electrical problems at the Combined Cycle Power Plant. This role will also involve updating parts specifications and communicating with the Electrical Engineer, operators, and the scheduler to complete the work in a timely manner. The Electrical Maintenance Technician reports directly to and works under the authority of the Electrical Engineer.
About preventive maintenance, the Electrical Technician must:
• Participate in minor and major overhauls of gas and steam turbines.
• Performs scheduled maintenance work as planned on all panels in the plant and on the gas turbines (TG) / steam turbines (TV) and generators.
• Adapts the procedures provided by the manufacturer, if necessary, and enters the modifications into the IFS
• Participates in and performs high-voltage isolation with plant and substation operators. - As needed and provided with training, operates heavy mobile equipment (forklifts, personnel lifts, etc.)
• Maintains records and logs labor, materials, and equipment used, and updates the IFS.
• Works independently or with an operator, mechanic, I&C technician, etc., in the production and auxiliary units, depending on the type of equipment.
• Develop and implement systematic electrical maintenance procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on low-, medium-, and high-voltage panels, electric motors, motors, etc.
• Regularly record work performed, schedules, and maintenance logs in computerized systems.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to work late and during the night, must be able to work on weekends, and must provide timely support for calls.
• Ensures that all work performed complies with the required codes (Safety, Health, and Environment
• (SHE)) and complies with the plant’s policies and procedures. - Uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety boots, gloves, and aprons.
• Responsible for the proper care and cleaning of tools and parts.
2. Corrective Maintenance
The priority of work orders is determined at the daily joint maintenance and operations meeting. Based on the work orders provided by the Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Maintenance Technician:
• Ensures the availability of various electrical materials and parts from the warehouse. - Requests LOTO (Lockout and Tagout) for the equipment from the operations department via IFS.
• Performs work on equipment with a work authorization issued by the operations department.
• Writes a work report in IFS as soon as the work is completed. –
• Responds to malfunctions when requested by the Shift Engineer or his/her supervisor. In this case, he assesses the situation and proposes a solution as quickly as possible.
• Manages the supply of technical tools and determines requirements, ensuring that the budget line item and purchase orders are in place after approval by his superiors.
• Provides the necessary tools during minor and major overhauls. Takes care of the tools and ensures they are secure and in good condition for use when needed.
• Anticipates issues and makes proposals to superiors with a view to reducing or even eliminating the recurrence of malfunctions. Participates in or conducts RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to eliminate the root cause.
• Participates in the daily work planning meeting.
• Applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to identify equipment malfunctions and uses skills to restore the equipment.
3. Control
The Electrical Maintenance Technician reports on the progress of his or her activities to the Electrical Engineer and contacts him or her when difficulties arise. The Electrical Engineer goes to the site, if necessary, to document the reported anomalies or the completed work.
The Electrical Engineer evaluates the results and the performance of the Electrical Technician during the
two (2) individual performance evaluations—one semiannual and one annual.
• In addition to technical knowledge, the Electrical Technician is available as needed, in good physical health, results-oriented, and committed to adhering to established priorities.
• Ability to read and/or interpret electrical drawings or schematics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, both in writing and verbally; this includes building relationships with the team leader.
• Ability to solve electrical calculation problems involving power, current, voltage, and resistance/inductance/capacitance/impedance. Willingness and ability to learn how to interpret various measuring instruments, such as a multimeter and insulation resistance tester.
• Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Outlook, etc.), work-related Internet research, and the ability to learn IFS(CMMS software) for daily use.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, accomplishing objectives efficiently and with a sense of responsibility.
• Understand, practice, and apply safe work practices related to the following: respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, control of hazardous energy lockout/tagout procedures), fire protection systems, electrical safety, and operation
• The Electrical Technician must hold a diploma from an accredited technical institution.
• He or she must have at least three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
• In addition, the Electrical Technician must have:
• The ability to drive continuous improvement (Quality Assurance, HSE, Benchmark);
• Good knowledge of power plant maintenance (routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance; troubleshooting, etc.) or equivalent;
• Good knowledge of maintenance, minor and major overhauls at a power plant or equivalent;
• Good knowledge of work logging practices at a power plant or equivalent;
• Good understanding and command of Portuguese (English is a plus).
• Must have strong HSE practices at a power plant.
• Understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, and control systems
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Report to: Electrical Engineer
Location: Temane
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, an independent power producer operating and developing power projects in Africa, is looking to appoint a successful Electrical Technician to based in Temane.
Key Responsibilities:
The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of all electrical equipment at the Combined Cycle Power Plant and for troubleshooting common electrical problems at the Combined Cycle Power Plant. This role will also involve updating parts specifications and communicating with the Electrical Engineer, operators, and the scheduler to complete the work in a timely manner. The Electrical Maintenance Technician reports directly to and works under the authority of the Electrical Engineer.
Job Description:
1. Preventive MaintenanceAbout preventive maintenance, the Electrical Technician must:
• Participate in minor and major overhauls of gas and steam turbines.
• Performs scheduled maintenance work as planned on all panels in the plant and on the gas turbines (TG) / steam turbines (TV) and generators.
• Adapts the procedures provided by the manufacturer, if necessary, and enters the modifications into the IFS
• Participates in and performs high-voltage isolation with plant and substation operators. - As needed and provided with training, operates heavy mobile equipment (forklifts, personnel lifts, etc.)
• Maintains records and logs labor, materials, and equipment used, and updates the IFS.
• Works independently or with an operator, mechanic, I&C technician, etc., in the production and auxiliary units, depending on the type of equipment.
• Develop and implement systematic electrical maintenance procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on low-, medium-, and high-voltage panels, electric motors, motors, etc.
• Regularly record work performed, schedules, and maintenance logs in computerized systems.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to work late and during the night, must be able to work on weekends, and must provide timely support for calls.
• Ensures that all work performed complies with the required codes (Safety, Health, and Environment
• (SHE)) and complies with the plant’s policies and procedures. - Uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety boots, gloves, and aprons.
• Responsible for the proper care and cleaning of tools and parts.
2. Corrective Maintenance
The priority of work orders is determined at the daily joint maintenance and operations meeting. Based on the work orders provided by the Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Maintenance Technician:
• Ensures the availability of various electrical materials and parts from the warehouse. - Requests LOTO (Lockout and Tagout) for the equipment from the operations department via IFS.
• Performs work on equipment with a work authorization issued by the operations department.
• Writes a work report in IFS as soon as the work is completed. –
• Responds to malfunctions when requested by the Shift Engineer or his/her supervisor. In this case, he assesses the situation and proposes a solution as quickly as possible.
• Manages the supply of technical tools and determines requirements, ensuring that the budget line item and purchase orders are in place after approval by his superiors.
• Provides the necessary tools during minor and major overhauls. Takes care of the tools and ensures they are secure and in good condition for use when needed.
• Anticipates issues and makes proposals to superiors with a view to reducing or even eliminating the recurrence of malfunctions. Participates in or conducts RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to eliminate the root cause.
• Participates in the daily work planning meeting.
• Applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to identify equipment malfunctions and uses skills to restore the equipment.
3. Control
The Electrical Maintenance Technician reports on the progress of his or her activities to the Electrical Engineer and contacts him or her when difficulties arise. The Electrical Engineer goes to the site, if necessary, to document the reported anomalies or the completed work.
The Electrical Engineer evaluates the results and the performance of the Electrical Technician during the
two (2) individual performance evaluations—one semiannual and one annual.
• In addition to technical knowledge, the Electrical Technician is available as needed, in good physical health, results-oriented, and committed to adhering to established priorities.
• Ability to read and/or interpret electrical drawings or schematics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, both in writing and verbally; this includes building relationships with the team leader.
• Ability to solve electrical calculation problems involving power, current, voltage, and resistance/inductance/capacitance/impedance. Willingness and ability to learn how to interpret various measuring instruments, such as a multimeter and insulation resistance tester.
• Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Outlook, etc.), work-related Internet research, and the ability to learn IFS(CMMS software) for daily use.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, accomplishing objectives efficiently and with a sense of responsibility.
• Understand, practice, and apply safe work practices related to the following: respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, control of hazardous energy lockout/tagout procedures), fire protection systems, electrical safety, and operation
Qualifications:
• The Electrical Technician must hold a diploma from an accredited technical institution.• He or she must have at least three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
• In addition, the Electrical Technician must have:
• The ability to drive continuous improvement (Quality Assurance, HSE, Benchmark);
• Good knowledge of power plant maintenance (routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance; troubleshooting, etc.) or equivalent;
• Good knowledge of maintenance, minor and major overhauls at a power plant or equivalent;
• Good knowledge of work logging practices at a power plant or equivalent;
• Good understanding and command of Portuguese (English is a plus).
• Must have strong HSE practices at a power plant.
• Understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, and control systems
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
