JobReq ID: 48549
Type of work: On site
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location:
Brits, ZA
Our Company
Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.
In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play.
Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3, 500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2, 500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.
At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.
You can learn more about our Group at https://bridgestone-emia.com/
In line with the Bridgestone Essence, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.
We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.
Position Description
Job purpose
To apply electrical theory or related knowledge in testing and modifying operational or developmental electrical control
circuitry and equipment and electrical machinery in industrial plants. To perform various skilled, journey-level tasks in
installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electronic control systems and electrical systems.
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance and resolution to Electrical Breakdowns
- Attend to breakdowns that occur during shift
- Trouble shooting of breakdowns using PLCs
- Complete job cards for every job done in accordance to Bridgestone standards
- Carry out root cause analysis for every breakdown and documenting corrective actions
- Comply to all safety regulations as stipulated in the occupational health and safety act
- Train and mentor apprentice in the execution of basic electrical tasks
- Provide preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical systems
- Suggesting and implement continuous improvement ideas to improve machine reliability
- Complete daily work orders as assigned and update team with daily work reports outlining progress and new issues
principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Follow electrical practice when doing a job, always keeping safety in mind.
- Use Correct Test Equipment
- Programming of PLC, and Drives
- Fault finding on PLC and Drives
- When a new system is implemented, it must work correctly with the existing system.
- Get all information before making decisions or alterations,
- N3-N6 Electrical, Qualified as an Electrician with a trade Test at a recognized institution.
- 2 - 5 years experience
- Preferable with experience in the tyer manufacturing industry.
- Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:
- Agility to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace
- Courage to share ideas, think out of the box
- Ownership to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role
If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, just click on the Apply Now button and add your CV!
All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
DISCLAIMER
Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIAs values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
