Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Reliability

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 650,000 - 950,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Retirement plan
Training and career advancement
Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our power generation team in Richards Bay. You will design, install, test, and commission electrical systems for large-scale plants, ensuring reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least five years in power generation or heavy industry, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and PLCs. A commitment to safety and operational excellence is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years in power generation or heavy industry.
  • Experience with DCS/PLC controls and high-voltage equipment.
  • Strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement electrical systems for power generation equipment.
  • Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical installations.
  • Troubleshoot root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
  • Develop electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with maintenance to plan preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Power systems
Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
ETAP
Testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our power generation team in Richards Bay. You will design, install, test, and commission electrical systems for large-scale plants, ensuring reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least five years in power generation or heavy industry, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and PLCs. A commitment to safety and operational excellence is essential.

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