Technical Support 1 - TSS Winders

Overall Purpose of Position

The Motor Winding Technician will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, rewinding, and maintaining electric motors, transformers, generators, and other electro-mechanical equipment. The role requires technical expertise in motor winding, troubleshooting, and testing, ensuring that equipment operates efficiently and safely.

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

· Dismantle, rewind, reassemble, and test AC and DC motors, generators, alternators, and other rotating equipment.

· Diagnose faults in electrical windings, insulation, and related components.

· Identify mechanical issues

· Perform coil winding, taping, insulating, and connections according to specifications.

· Use test instruments such as but not limited to ohmmeters, multimeters, and insulation resistance testers.

· Use both large and small hand tools, hydraulic tools and presses, and precision tools.

· Travel to WSC premises to inspect and troubleshoot motor issues onsite.

· Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.

· Carry out preventive maintenance, cleaning, and overhauling of motors and related equipment.

· Operate machines and tools such as coil winding machines, bake ovens, grinders, and varnish equipment.

· Maintain accurate service records and reports on repairs and testing.

· Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and electrical codes.

· Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to improve repair processes and efficiency.

· Execute instructions received from superiors, in connection with the scheduling of job requests.

· Report use of stock from the winders warehouse and provide feedback to the Team Leader and/or Operations Manager and/or Electrical Engineer.

· Be knowledgeable of electrical regulations and safety procedures.

· Collaborate and work with other stakeholders as required.

· Respond to failure calls and resolve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

· Feedback and report important findings to superiors on a daily and weekly basis.

· Execute TSS Requests received from superiors.

· Compile all documentation requested by superiors such as but not limited to; Job sheets and Stores Requisition sheets.

· Ensure that tools and equipment, workshop, and vehicles are kept clean and in good working condition.

· Receive specialised equipment training.

· Properly represent the organisation at all times by maintaining effective communication with colleagues and superiors.

· Comply to health and safety regulations as per company and government standards.

· To carry out any other duties related to the respective section as may be reasonably directed by superiors.

· To actively participate and assist in the work as and when necessary.

· Work under limited supervision, both individually and within a team.

· Participate in and contribute to cross-functional teams as required, consult with relevant departments, as necessary, and provide training as may be required.

· Co-ordinate with the Quality Unit in obtaining and maintaining certifications and accreditations of the Corporation and participate in internal and external audits, and peer reviews.

· Carry out effectively any other duties and responsibilities and undertake other assignments as reasonably directed by the Management.

Extra Accountabilities & Responsibilities for Electrical License B holders

The following extra responsibilities shall be applicable only to Electrical License B holders and the candidate shall qualify for Electrical License B Qualification Allowance.

• Onsite/Offsite connecting/disconnecting of motors to/from electrical starters for testing and troubleshooting.
• To perform electrical jointing of surface and submersible motors.
• To carry out any other duties requiring an Electrical License B, as may be reasonably directed by superiors.

Working Conditions

1. Expected to be in, and maintain, a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service;
2. Expected to join existing working patterns as regulated by the collective agreement of the employees of the WSC.
3. Abide by rules and regulations issued by WSC.
4. Consult with other sections as may be required.
5. Expected to maintain oneself abreast with best practices relevant to the post and attend any training which may be provided.
6. The nature of this position requires the employee to be physically present during working hours as per operational exigencies.

Qualifications and Experience

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must:

i. Be in possession of a recognized MQF Level 4 related to the respective job description together with one (1) year experience OR;

ii. Be in possession of MQF Level 3 and three (3) years’ experience related to the job description OR;

iii. Five (5) years experience related to the job description.

iv. Be computer literate.

v. Be in possession of a valid Driving License B.

vi. Candidates shall present a clean police conduct, not older than six (6) months from the date of application to the Board Members during the interview.

Interpersonal Skills

• Work under limited supervision, both individually and within a team;
• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality;
• Problem solving skills, able to multitask and meet challenging deadlines;
• Highly organized and flexible;
• Able to maintain a professional approach at all times.

The appointment is subject to a trial/probationary period of six (6) months during which time Appointees (i) will retain their substantive appointments, and (ii) need invariably undergo and pass through a specialized certification course to be organized by the Corporation as per exigencies. Failure to get certified as herein mentioned will automatically render the incumbent as having failed the trial/probationary and they shall return to their substantive grade upon notice issued by the Corporation to that effect.