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Controller Technical Jobs Vacancy at Eskom South Africa
at ESKOM South Africa in South Africa



Job Title: Controller Technical X4
Position/Task Grade: T10
Area of specialisation: To control the operations of the generation unit and to maintain the electrical / mechanical plant
Department: Renewables
Business Unit: Sere Windfarm
Location: Koekenaap (Near Vredendal, Western Cape)
Reference Number: 50106891LM/329-860903
Closing Date: 31 August 2012

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s) :
N3 plus Trade Test
Experience:
2 years related experience

Skills and Competencies

Ability to understand and work with electrical and mechanical drawings and machinery
Ability to climb 80+ meter steel towers to perform inspections and maintenance in the nacelle and hub
Communication
Computer literacy
Root cause analyses
HV / LV Regulations
Electrical desk operations
Quality control
Project Management
Supervisory
Basic Operating

Key Responsibilities

Observes, diagnoses, and repairs Wind Turbines Generators (WTG) or their components in the field and shop, including but not limited to preventative maintenance and repairs.
Troubleshooting, repairing and regular maintenance of wind turbines
Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction. Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment
Observes and diagnoses WTG malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repair, including clearing "error" codes
Perform operating activities
Issue / cancel permits to work (operating)
Maintain electrical plant equipment, do fault finding and attend to breakdowns
Assist with modification level 1 and 2
Take out plant permits as per laid down procedures e.g. maintenance
Investigate recurring problems level 3
Check that correct spares and materials are available as an when needed
Perform stand by duties
Supervise contractors / Eskom staff activities during outages
Assist with the writing of procedures / instructions / guides and compilation of work packages and submit for authorisation
Perform any other legitimate activity as required

If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Note that the appointment of the candidate is at Eskom?s sole discretion, taking into account factors that Eskom considers relevant including but not limited to Eskom?s employment equity policy. Eskom supports a smoke-free environment

Apply to:

http://www.eskom.co.za/