Electrical Engineer - Festive

Trending Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Festive, part of the Astral Group, invites applications for an Electrical Engineer in its engineering commercial division. The role focuses on the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all electrical and automated systems to maximise throughput.

Key responsibilities include managing site electrical reticulation and automation, ensuring compliance with electrical standards, mentoring artisans and foremen, and providing training on automation systems. Own transport required.

Qualifications

• BSc Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Diploma.
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist (or working towards).
• Minimum of 5 years in an FMCG environment post-qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage site electrical reticulation and automation of the plant.
• Ensure installation and operations conform to electrical standards.
• Mentor artisans and foremen; provide technical training on automation systems.
• Provide technical support for new and existing automation projects at the site.
• Develop specifications for HMI/communication interfaces and networking.

Skills

FMCG experience

Intelligent motor starters

Supervisory training

HMI/ networking

Education

BSc Electrical Engineering / BTech / Diploma

Tools

Automation systems

HMI systems

Networking

Job description

Festive, one of South Africa's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for their engineering commercial division. The role will focus on the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all electrical and automated systems to maximise throughput.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management of the site’s electrical reticulation and automation of the plant.
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to the electrical standard.
• Maintaining electrical equipment and mentoring Artisans and Foremen.
• Identify training requirements and provide technical training for operations, engineering, and maintenance staff in the use of new and existing automation systems.
• Provide technical support for new and existing automation systems associated with the site projects.
• Understand site requirements for HMI/ communication interface, networking, and create specifications based on these requirements
• Compliance with all management and safety programs within the company (i.e. 20 Keys, Planned maintenance, OHSACT, Meat Safety).
• Strive to achieve Engineering downtime of 3%.
• Perform standby duties.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• BSc Electrical Engineering degree or a BTech or Diploma.
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist Engineer (or working towards registration).
• A minimum of 5 years' work experience in an FMCG environment post-qualification.
• Be familiar with intelligent motor starters.
• Supervisory management training is advantageous.
• Experience in the Food industry will be advantageous.
• Must have own transport.

What we offer:

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.