Engineering Chargehand (Uitenhage) Specialist organisation in the rubber and plastics technology industry based in Uitenhage is seeking the skills and experience of an Engineering Chargehand who has a qualified Electrical Trade / Millwright Trade Test Certificate.

Minimum requirements:

• Qualified Electrical Trade / Millwright Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ electrical maintenance experience
• Minimum 3 years’ electrical project management experience
• Proven Knowledge of PLC’s / Drives
• Sound understanding of applicable Health and Safety Regulations
• Proven negotiations with contractors and third-party personnel
• Problem solving and decision making

Job responsibilities:

The position includes, amongst others, the following key performance areas:

• To control and allocate the flow of electrical/electronic work through the workshop to make the best use of staff, equipment and other resources.
• To ensure that electrical/electronic engineering downtime is kept to a minimum and take appropriate, hands-on corrective action where required including carrying out electrical/electronic repairs when required.
• To ensure that all electrical/electronic equipment are serviced in accordance with departmental service standards.
• To ensure that all electrical/electronic equipment are serviced in accordance with departmental service standards.
• To ensure that pro-active planned maintenance is carried out on all electrical/electronic equipment to prevent problems occurring.
• To ensure that each electrical/electronic equipment has a full documented history of work carried out to satisfy DVSA and company requirements.
• To act as a technical expert in the workshop, advising electricians on tasks and sharing knowledge, for example through regular toolbox talks.
• To act as a technical expert in the workshop, advising electricians on tasks and sharing knowledge, for example through regular toolbox talks.
• To carry out any staff appraisals allocated by the Engineering Specialist.
• To maintain a high performing engineering team and in particular take responsibility for supporting and advising, coaching and mentoring of apprentices.
• To instil and maintain a strong health and safety culture amongst the Engineering team with a good understanding of risk assessments.

Should you meet the minimum requirements, please email your CV to: gerhardv@transman.co.za with Email subject: Engineering Chargehand