HV Electrician

Your mission:

• Operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment problems relating but no limited to:
  • Mondi 132kV transmission towers (9) from the Umhlathuze LEO switch yard to Mondi 132kV switch yard
  • Mondi 132kV switching yard
  • 11kV reticulation system which includes power and distributions transformers, feeders, RMUs, battery tripping units (BTUs) and the related protection elements such as relays and cables
  • Mill 11kV Generators comprising of steam driven and gas turbine generators;
    • Excitors
    • AVRs
    • Busbar systems
    • Stray flux and partial discharge measurement systems
• Execution of planned maintenance interventions on minor and major shuts
• Coaching and training of new apprentices and trainees as assigned from time to time
• Perform HV standby duties on a rotational basis

Your profile:

• Minimum NQF 4 Electrical Engineering 
• Trade Test Electrician 
• Must have completed 2-year apprenticeship
• 3 years post apprenticeship experience as an electrician in a heavy industry including experience in including 3.3kV to 132kV switching and troubleshooting on related medium voltage feeders and protection relays
• Passed SANS10142-1 Exam (electrical installation rules) (i.e. eligible to obtain wiremen’s licence)
• Valid Certificate for Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) 
• Code 08 / EB license compulsory

Our offer:

• Location: 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900
• Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Health benefits; Learning & Development 

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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people are what drives our passion for performance, and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. 

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform (e.g. www.careers.mondigroup.com) will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

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