Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Electrician for its Hatchery operations in the Agricultural division. The Electrician is responsible for ongoing, planned and preventative maintenance across the hatchery, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and any other general maintenance required, according to standard Hatchery operating procedures. This position reports to the Hatchery Manager and holds the TASK Grade T10. The ideal candidate must be in possession of an Electrical Trade Test and have 2 years’ maintenance experience in production environment, with confidence in electronic hardware and computer electrical. Results Required Maintain hatchery equipment maintained to original equipment manufacturers specs; Comply to service interval requirements of each individual machine types; Address maintenance issues according to incubation risk; Ensure that allocated job cards are timeously attended to; Ensure site housekeeping as per Biosecurity Risk Control factors; Initiate emergency procedures when equipment issues occur; Identify and report on Risk related issues; Ensure that all spares and stock of spares are kept and recorded; Daily incubation machine checks; Ensure that incubation process is not compromised during Maintenance break down periods Critical Competencies and Skills Knowledge of electronics and PLC controls Understanding heating/cooling principles Understanding of Chiller units and Air Handling units is an advantage General Maintenance skills – welding, fitting, plumbing etc Detailed trouble shooting Basic Computer literate in Excel and Word Computer literate Must have a passion for high standards Driven to achieve results and quality Hands on approach Do it right first-time mindset Flexibility As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr