Motor Winder

The Winder is responsible for the inspection, repair and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical components relating to the motor stator and rotor windings. All applicants must have a strong knowledge of rotating equipment and can locate and solve problems.

• Interpretation of Electrical Winding Diagrams.
• Understand Winding Processes and Methodology and apply correct solutions on inspections & repairs.
• Perform inspections and minor repair works of all type of motor windings.
• Perform Fault Finding on windings.
• Assist with Diagnostic tests such as Iron Core Low Flux Tests, Electrical tests, Doppler Flow water Measurements.
• Strip and Inspect motor Rotors, clean repair and rebuild.
• Strip and Inspect Motor Stators, clean repair and rebuild.
• Strip and Inspect Generator Exciters, clean repair and rebuild.
• Rewind Motor Stators.
• Rewind Motor Rotors. (slip ring rotor / armature rotor).

Adhere to all relevant organizational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner.

Adhere to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.

Perform any other duties which the organization may require to be carried out.

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED / Associates or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the power generation industry specifically working as a Motor Winder.
• Recognized Time served Apprenticeship in Armature Winding of Heavy electrical machines.
• Extensive knowledge of Brazing Techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Testing.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.

• Demonstrates individual & team skills.
• Experience and training on Alstom, GE, Siemens, or other OEM equipment is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge in mechanical disassembly and reassembly.
• Able to complete all tasks associated with the position with minimum to no supervision. This includes coil installation, side packing, wedging, tying, brazing, and taping.
• Able to understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and written procedures.
• Able to use precision measuring instruments.