Senior Electrician

Duties

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems supporting telecommunications equipment and network sites
• Perform electrical maintenance on DC power systems, AC distribution, rectifiers, UPS systems, batteries, generators and power backup systems
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on electrical and power-related issues affecting network availability
• Support maintenance of base stations, data centres, transmission sites, exchanges and customer network facilities
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance according to agreed SLA and OLA requirements
• Carry out electrical inspections, testing and measurements to identify potential equipment or power failures
• Ensure proper earthing, bonding, cabling and electrical protection for telecommunications equipment
• Respond to power-related incidents and network outages, including emergency and after-hours call-outs where required
• Work closely with Network Operations, Field Maintenance, Transmission, Power and Managed Services teams to resolve infrastructure faults
• Perform installation and termination of electrical cables, DB boards, breakers, isolators and associated equipment
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, faults, repairs, inspections and equipment condition
• Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical safety standards, site requirements, customer procedures and company policies
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical input for electrical upgrades, new installations and network expansion projects
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors and technical teams during maintenance and fault-resolution activities
• Identify recurring electrical faults and recommend corrective actions to improve network reliability and uptime
• Maintain tools, test equipment, PPE and electrical materials required for field activities

Requisites

• Qualified/registered Electrician with relevant electrical trade certification
• Experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, data centres or critical power environments
• Knowledge of AC/DC power systems, UPS, batteries, generators, rectifiers and distribution systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with fault finding, testing and preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and working-at-height/site safety procedures
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to customer and network sites
• Ability to work in a 24/7 managed services environment, including standby and emergency call- outs where required

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted