Substation Maintenance Technician
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Contract
- Full-time
- Daily visual inspections, monitoring, installation, testing, service, and maintenance activities of the high voltage substation and overhead line (including 33kV and 132kV).
- Preparation and submission of weekly and monthly reports to the Project Manager, who will approve and send it to the client.
- Monitor the power plant through the Monitoring System made available by the Client.
- Record and make available all information or events relating to the operational issues on continual basis.
- Carry out the analysis of the performance of the power plant for the purpose of improving the performance by evaluating performance.
- KPIs on a monthly basis with the assistance of Siemens Energy systems engineer.
- To be based for six months in one of the following areas, or as close as possible to (Garob, Soetwater & Karusa)
Your profile
- An individual holding a National Diploma (University of Technology) qualification, or equivalent NQF level certification as acknowledged by SAQA with 5 years + of relevant experience.
- Experience must include at least 3 years of experience working on MV systems or higher (3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV etc.).
- Understanding of operation & maintenance of Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) within the HV Transmission sector, i.e., high voltage and/or medium voltage substation electrical equipment and maintenance of light substation electrical works an advantage.
- An ability to read and understand technical drawings.
- Excellent technical report writing skills.
- Driver’s License
- Previous experience in similar environment
- Knowledge of Safe Working in a live substation
- Valid ORHVS Certificate (expired would be considered)
- Valid medical test report
- Knowledge of Construction Regulations
- Knowledge of power system protection
- ECSA registration an advantage
- Basic knowledge to compile Scope of Work
- Effectively satisfy the customer's needs for operational and preventative maintenance, any updates/upgrades/performance
- Provide timely completion of service/monitoring reports.
- Comply with all OH&S policies and service escalation procedures.
- Maintain personal knowledge of safety instructions and operational procedures.
- Be the site-based advocate for Siemens Energy, you will be our clients trusted advisor on technical matters