EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY 

Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Position: Electrician

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Engineering

Reports to: General Engineering Supervisor

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Assist in coordinating all installation activities at multiple job locations. Installing and repair wiring, fuse boxes, switch panels, electric control and motors. Plans and installs electrical fixtures and control equipment.

Key Duties Include: 

• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follow diagrams or blueprints and do installation as required. • Implement project goals and help to monitor success in reaching those objectives on an ongoing basis. • Assist in Planning, scheduling and join work with linemen, electricians and helpers engaged in the construction, maintenance  and repair of electrical systems.
• Plan wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, and fuse boxes  according to blueprints, schematic drawings, and sketches.
• Conduct periodic inspections using test equipment, such as voltmeter and ohmmeter and give on-site supervision of  hazardous or unusual work.
• Liaise with Foreman to estimate time and material cost for the project and track cost and job records. • Establishes work schedules, assigns work, monitor performance and ensures that proper procedures are being followed. • Carry out electrical fitting, high voltage switching and electronics;
• Test circuits.

Skills and Qualifications required: 

• Qualified Electrician (Red Seal) with mechanical and welding knowledge
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings
• An Electrician Trade test and 3 phase Wireman’s licence.
• Medium voltage experience and certification required.
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering (a desirable advantage)
• Licensed as a journeyman electrician
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP desirable
• At least 6 years post apprenticeship experience (of which at least 3 should be supervisory experience)How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses depending  on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au 

Please indicate job position in the subject line

Closing Date: 14th March 2023 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement: 

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only  shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview.