Transforming the World of Energy Every Day

The Company:

With nearly five decades of specialization in distribution transformers, our expertise is unparalleled, blending decades of experience with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing knowledge. Renowned as industry leaders, our technical prowess is proven, positioning us firmly as global market leaders.

At Kyte Powertech, we’re at the forefront of providing distribution transformers and tailored solutions to industries and utilities, with a growing focus on the renewable energy sector. Our products power businesses, homes, hospitals, and industries, delivering essential energy every single day.

We’re committed to driving sustainability, evidenced by our impressive 78% reduction in carbon footprint and our ongoing journey towards carbon neutrality.

As a cornerstone employer in our region, we take immense pride in our heritage and the numerous international accreditations we’ve earned. Our trajectory is one of ambition and growth.

Central to our ethos are the values of integrity, trust, and respect, which underpin every interaction—be it with customers, suppliers, or our dedicated employees. We foster a supportive yet challenging work environment, nurturing both professional and personal growth for our team members.

The Background

Kyte Powertech is an ambitious, growing business, cultivated deep client trust. Kyte continuously increases its customised products and develops and invests in new technology.

We believe in having absolute customer focus. By fostering a clear knowledge and understanding of our client’s needs among our workforce, we ensure a premium product, attention to detail and a unique personal service.

We treat our customers with empathy, listening to their requirements and anticipating their concerns. This defines us as open client partners resulting in trusted long-term relationships.

The Role & Purpose:

Kyte Powertech is an ambitious, growing enterprise. We have a compelling order book, have cultivated deep client trust, increased our tailored sustainable products and developed leading technology.

We require a hands-on Maintenance Electrician to set-up, install and maintain and support manufacturing equipment to ensure optimum performance and support the achievement of operation goals. The candidate should enjoy practical work and be able to cope with the physical demands of the job. The role will operate on a shift rotation (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm and have intermittent on-call weeks). This job works as a part of integral and talented maintenance team.

Electricians operate from our factory environment and enjoy the benefits of pension, 26 days holidays per year, additional service pay and holidays, overtime, training etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to plan layout, install, repair or replace wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
• Support and Maintain Preventive Maintenance Routines on machines & equipment.
• Repair and maintain electrical machines, equipment and devices.
• Advise & Support production team in maximising plant efficiencies.
• Identify & resolve recurring downtime/inefficient operational issues.
• Follows diagrams or layouts of wiring and equipment, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring to the required standard.
• Installs or modifies electrical wiring assemblies and accessories, control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels to machines, equipment and switchgear and other electrical devices to the required electrical standard.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or systems, to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Work closely with the maintenance team and with outside contractors to perform necessary maintenance, repair or installation of machines and equipment as required.
• To work on shift and callout as determined by the schedule.
• Adhere to Safety, Emergency and ISO & IPIC Procedures.

The successful Maintenance Electrician candidate will possess:

• Electrical Trade Qualification with a minimum of 1 year experience, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
• experience of electrical fault finding and proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair.
• A solid understanding of electrical industrial equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge or experience of PM Software.
• Self-motivated qualities, working well on own initiative and requires minimal supervision.
• Proven flexibility and a proactive attitude.

Preferred candidate will have the following qualities:

• Normal colour vision.
• Ability to carry out shift work and manual work.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Enjoy working on own initiative and well as interacting with others.
• Strong safety ethics.
• Proactive work attitude.

‘We are currently accepting/prioritizing applications from candidates who currently reside and are legally eligible to work within the country.’