STC - High Tension Electrician (ORHVS) SAA Technical (12 months)

Job Purpose

The incumbent’s role is to operate, inspect, maintain, fault-find, repair and ensure statutory compliance of all Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure within SAA facilities.

The incumbent will act as the designated Operator Responsible for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) and ensure the safe operation, switching, isolation, maintenance and reliability of critical power systems supplying SAA & SAAT facilities and operational environments.

Additional Information

Please note: This ia 12-month contract position. There should be no expectation of permanent placement upon completion of the 12-month contract period.

• Perform HV switching and isolation
• Act as an operator responsible for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) for all HV systems
• Authorise and control HV permits
• Ensure safe restoration of power following outages
• Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
• Perform infrastructure inspections
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs
• Ensure reliability of electrical assets
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and SANS standards
• Manage electrical permits and isolations
• Conduct risk assessments
• Maintain statutory records and testing certificates
• Supervise HV contractors
• Witness testing and commissioning
• Verify contractor compliance and workmanship
• Assess condition of electrical assets
• Identify replacement requirements
• Develop lifecycle replacement recommendations

• ORHVS Regulations
• High-Voltage (HV) systems
• Substation Operations
• Transformers and switchgear
• Protection systems
• Electrical Safety Standards
• Permit-to-Work procedures
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Risk management
• Electrical schematics and drawings
• High-Voltage switching operations
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical equipment testing
• Preventative and corrective maintenance execution
• Equipment isolation and restoration
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Technical report writing
• Planning and organising
• Computer literacy
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Critical Power Systems Maintenance
• SCADA and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Medium-Voltage (MV) Electrical Systems
• Safety compliance and regulatory adherence
• Facilities maintenance and asset management

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• Trade Test Certificate: Electrician (Red Seal) essential
• N4 - N6 Electrical Engineering will be an advantage
• Valid Driver's Licence
• ORHVS Appointment and Competency Certification essential
• 2 - 3 years post-trade electrical experience, where 1 - 2 years in medium voltage/ high voltage environments
• Experience within airport, industrial, utilities, manufacturing, petrochemical, mining or critical infrastructure facilities
• Experience in electrical substations, RMUs, transformers, HV/MV switchgear, SCADA/BMS systems, UPS and critical power
  systems and facilities management environments

• Safety conscious
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Reliable and dependable
• Team player
• Strong work ethic
• Commitment to safety compliance
• Professional integrity
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong time management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow procedures and standards
• Customer service orientation
• Resilience and composure in high-risk environments
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to quality workmanship