Senior Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

Life assurance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer for our Queenstown facility. You will oversee all electrical maintenance and reliability, lead a team of technicians, and drive preventive strategies to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, experience with CMMS, PLCs and VFDs, and a proven track record in industrial manufacturing safety and cost control. Eligible to work in SA is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in electrical maintenance in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs and control panels.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (LOTO).
• Experience with CMMS.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Budgeting and cost control experience.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage comprehensive electrical preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead and supervise a team of electrical maintenance technicians, providing direction and support.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults in machinery, control systems and power distribution networks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, electrical codes and company policies.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for electrical maintenance activities.
• Analyze equipment failure data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime during outages.
• Conduct safety audits and training for the maintenance team.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLCs

VFDs

Control panels

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer for our Queenstown facility. You will oversee all electrical maintenance and reliability, lead a team of technicians, and drive preventive strategies to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, experience with CMMS, PLCs and VFDs, and a proven track record in industrial manufacturing safety and cost control. Eligible to work in SA is essential.