Durban: Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Placements24
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Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to oversee electrical systems and automation in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
You will develop preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex faults, install and commission PLCs, VFDs and HMIs, and mentor technicians to reduce downtime.
Safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the core as you work with production and engineering teams.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within industrial/manufacturing settings.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage preventative and predictive maintenance for electrical equipment and control systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults to minimize downtime.
- Install, commission, and maintain industrial automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and robotics.
- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all electrical maintenance complies with safety regulations and company policies.
- Manage spare parts inventory and propose upgrades or replacements.
- Train and mentor junior maintenance technicians on electrical systems and safety.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Maintain maintenance records and generate reports on equipment performance.
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Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to oversee electrical systems and automation in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
You will develop preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex faults, install and commission PLCs, VFDs and HMIs, and mentor technicians to reduce downtime.
Safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the core as you work with production and engineering teams.
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