Requirements: 

An Electrician with a passed trade test or equivalent qualification in a related field with a minimum of three years’ post trade experience. A wireman’s license, at least as a 3-phase tester, would be beneficial. The incumbent must be competent in low voltage and 3-phase electrical plant maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities. Preferably have experience in a facility or plant environment. The incumbent must be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies. Extensive knowledge of general domestic wiring, new electrical cable installations and control wiring, PLC installation and programming, and fire detection installations would be an advantage. The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team. 

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, faultfinding on and repairs of the electrical services and equipment of our Gough Island base including the electrical systems of the power generators, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water reticulation and wastewater systems and cargo handling equipment. The incumbent will be part of a technical team, led by a technical team manager that must perform any additional base related technical functions. Prepare of monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members. The incumbent could be tasked to lead and manage the whole technical group at the base.