Electronics Engineer (Heavy-Duty Equipment & Machinery) at Prime Services

Primary Objective

The primary purpose of the position is to repair/maintain the electronic systems of mobile and fixed heavy-duty equipment and machinery, i.e., Forklifts, Bobcats, Scissors Lifts, Generators, Telehandlers, Cherry Pickers, Scrapers, Lathe Machines, Pressing Machines, Cranes, and other heavy-duty equipment not limited to these manufactures JLG, CATERPILLAR, LINDE, HELI, FUD POLAND, LIEBHERR, TEREX, AVANT TECHNOLOGY.

 Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot reported electronics problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Diagnosing/troubleshooting faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Repairs, installs, and inspects electronic systems as directed through diagrams, drawings, or specifications.
• Develops and maintains records related to electronic and electrical equipment and send relevant reports.
• Perform timely planned preventive maintenance, thereby, reducing corrective maintenance to the barest minimum.
• Installing and checking the functionality of new electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot and rectify faults on AC/DC drives (Travel Master, Nova Master, Schneider, Vacon, Parker, ABB, and SIEMENS).
• Troubleshoot Electrical motors and MCC's (Motor Control Centre).

Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor or HND in Electronics Engineering or its equivalent.
• Working experience of minimum of 8 years in the electronics systems of heavy-duty equipment and machinery.
• Profound experience in the use of electrical/electronic schematics to repair heavy-duty equipment and machinery.
• Profound experience in the use of hydraulic schematics to repair heavy-duty equipment and machinery.
• Possesses relevant technical certification, qualification, and training for heavy duty maintenance.
• Conversant with Electrical motors and MCC's (Motor Control Centre).
• Knowledge of AC/DC frequency drive units.
• Knowledge of PLCs.
• Use and apply PTW systems
• Conversant with the application of risk analysis and toolbox talks
• Able to work with less supervision.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Can do attitude to work.
• Good safety practices
• Compliance with electrical regulations, codes & standards.
• Knowledge Hazardous Area Regulations.
• Computer literacy and data entry experience
• Ability to work with a team.