Electrical Engineer – Mining Infrastructure & HV Systems

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Overtime pay

Accommodation/Allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training and development

Stable work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in the Welkom region seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, install, maintain, and upgrade electrical infrastructure across mining facilities. You will oversee power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and safety compliance, with responsibilities spanning diagnostics, maintenance planning, and project leadership.

The role requires extensive HV experience, PLC/SCADA familiarity, and a strong safety mindset within a heavy industrial environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• ECSA registration is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience with high-voltage systems, motor control centers, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and design software/simulation tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design, install, and maintain electrical systems for mining operations, including power distribution and motor control.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems with mining processes.
• Manage electrical projects including planning, budgeting, procurement, and supervision of contractors.
• Develop and update electrical schematics, documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Stay current with new electrical technologies relevant to mining.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

ECSA registration

5 years experience

High-voltage systems

PLC/SCADA familiarity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Electrical design software

Simulation tools

SCADA

PLC programming

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in the Welkom region seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, install, maintain, and upgrade electrical infrastructure across mining facilities. You will oversee power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and safety compliance, with responsibilities spanning diagnostics, maintenance planning, and project leadership.

The role requires extensive HV experience, PLC/SCADA familiarity, and a strong safety mindset within a heavy industrial environment.