Power Systems Electrician
Current•Undertake the installation, maintenance, modifications, fault finding, repairs and basic testing of primary and secondary station equipment such as transformers, Circuit Breakers and switchgear, control panel wiring and equipment within control buildings, protection equipment and associated batteries & chargers. With the use of manuals, construction and equipment drawings, standards, regulations, technical procedures and instructions.•Conduct electrical tests, interpret the results & write… Show more •Undertake the installation, maintenance, modifications, fault finding, repairs and basic testing of primary and secondary station equipment such as transformers, Circuit Breakers and switchgear, control panel wiring and equipment within control buildings, protection equipment and associated batteries & chargers. With the use of manuals, construction and equipment drawings, standards, regulations, technical procedures and instructions.•Conduct electrical tests, interpret the results & write reports on tests substation equipment such as circuit breakers, cables & transformers, distribution transformer & switchgear testing following overhaul &/or repair; earth testing, portable tool & equipment testing; voltage testing & fault finding in Substations using record management systems with the use of insulation resistance testers, Micro Ohm meters, voltmeters, Multimeters & other specialised testing equipment such as sequence timers, Torkel testers (battery test equipment), profile tester (Circuit Breaker secondary & Primary circuit timing test set) and ratiometers on cables & primary equipment. •Carry out general metal fabrication & earth grid bonding using oxy/acetylene cutting, welding & Cadwelding process. •Undertake sampling, testing & filtering of oil & gas in substations’ equipment.•Undertake general maintenance of substations buildings.•Operate plant such as crane & task trucks, EPV, forklift, motor vehicle (car, MR Trucks), compressor, hydraulic crimper, portable generators, pumps & other plant in the Substations group during construction & maintenance. •Trained & authorised to undertake Zone Substation and field operating switching duties as required & hold authorities to Receive Access Permits & Apply for Access permits•Contribute to the planning, preparation & provide assistance in the development of detailed estimates & the organisation of materials.•Provide liaison with Plant Maintenance Officers to achieve resolution of priority faults Show less