Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer- Converting Operations

Syndicate Personnel Specialists; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation professional to lead and optimize converting operations. This role involves managing complex control systems and process instrumentation, executing repairs and preventive maintenance, and driving a safety-focused culture. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Electrical Engineering, advanced PLC fault finding expertise, and at least 5 years of experience in heavy engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Opportunities for career growth are available.

Benefits

Continuous learning environment

Career growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of solid heavy engineering plant experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Driver's license required.
• Experience with automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations meetings and solve equipment challenges.
• Manage complex control systems and process instrumentation.
• Execute breakdown repairs on electrical & C&I systems.
• Develop training programs for advanced control systems.
• Drive safety excellence across all activities.

Skills

Advanced PLC fault finding

Process instrumentation

Team leadership

Technical training capabilities

Ability to work under pressure

Education

N6 / S4 Electrical Engineering Diploma

Trade test certificate

Job description

We need an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation professional to lead and optimize our converting operations Plant.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations meetings and solve critical equipment challenges.
• Manage complex control systems, PLCs, and process instrumentation.
• Execute breakdown repairs and preventive maintenance on electrical & C&I systems.
• Develop training programs and work instructions for advanced control systems.
• Drive safety excellence across all electrical and instrumentation activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• N6 / S4 Electrical Engineering or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced PLC fault finding and advanced pneumatics course and basic pneumatics programming.
• Experience with process instrumentation and automation technologies.
• Trade test certificate will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years' experience solid heavy engineering plant experience, preferably in a FMCG manufacturing converting environment.
• Driver's license.
• Ability to work under pressure in a 24 / 7 operation with strong team leadership and technical training capabilities.

Advanced control systems expertise | Continuous learning environment | Safety-focused culture | Career growth opportunities