Electrical Engineer - Vanderbijlpark

Air Products South Africa; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a qualified Electrical Engineer to join their On-Sites Operations team in Vanderbijlpark. This role involves overseeing electrical maintenance, ensuring the reliable operation of equipment, and providing technical support to various teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly with HV motors and switchgear. If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and have a strong technical background, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of critical operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment maintenance and operation.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical maintenance and provide technical support.
• Plan and control plant shutdowns and assess long-term requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and reliability strategies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV Motors

Switchgear

Transformers

Substation Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Communication Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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

• Maximize the utilization of Artisans and Artisan Assistants by reviewing maintenance priorities and assigning tasks.
• Participate in planning activities to ensure optimal manpower, materials, and methods are employed to minimize production disruptions.
• Develop and document detailed procedures for all aspects of electrical equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by implementing effective reliability strategies.
• Provide technical support to the On-Sites project department.
• 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

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