Electrical Engineer

Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Gauteng is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer for their On-Sites Operations department. The role involves overseeing electrical maintenance and providing support to various teams. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. This opportunity offers a key position within a dynamic environment managing critical operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in maintenance and operation of electrical equipment.
• Proven experience with HV motors, switchgear, transformers, and substation maintenance.
• Knowledge of protection relays and fault calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical maintenance and provide technical support.
• Maximize the utilization of Artisans by reviewing maintenance priorities.
• Develop and document detailed procedures for electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering standards

Communication skills

Predictive maintenance

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join our On-Sites Operations department in Vanderbijlpark. Suitable candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will oversee day-to-day electrical maintenance and provide technical support to maintenance, operations, and project teams. The focus will be on ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of all electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Maximize the utilization of Artisans and Artisan Assistants by reviewing maintenance priorities and assigning tasks.
2. Participate in planning activities to ensure optimal manpower, materials, and methods are employed to minimize production disruptions.
3. Develop and document detailed procedures for all aspects of electrical equipment.
4. Lead continuous improvement initiatives by implementing effective reliability strategies.
5. Provide technical support to the On-Sites project department.
6. Plan and control plant shutdowns by assessing long-term requirements, creating bar charts, and organizing both plant and contract labor. Initiate requirements for consumables and equipment spares by submitting store requisition cards and requirement lists to the stores administrator.

Essential Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
2. A minimum of 10 years of experience in the maintenance and operation of electrical equipment.
3. Proven experience with HV motors, switchgear, transformers, and substation maintenance.
4. Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards.
5. Knowledge of protection relays and fault calculations.
6. Familiarity with predictive maintenance practices.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
9. Valid unendorsed driver’s license and own vehicle.