Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor

JVR Software; Krugersdorp; Remote; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hire Resolve’s client, a mining company in Gauteng, seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to supervise maintenance at a processing plant. You will lead Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Artisans, and ensure timely, compliant maintenance and equipment reliability.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA/DCS experience, MV/LV system knowledge and a proactive approach to safety and productivity. Salary is competitive and experience-based.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Electrical or Instrumentation Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance
• Minimum 3 years’ Foreman or Supervisory Experience
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, VSDs, MCCs and industrial process control systems
• Experience in MV substations, MV switchgear, MCCs, LV installations, transformers, overhead power lines, VSDs, cable joints and distribution boards
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within the processing plant.
• Lead and coordinate Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Artisans.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor work performance.
• Ensure optimal availability and reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Diagnose, investigate and resolve electrical and instrumentation breakdowns.
• Oversee the maintenance of electrical motors, MV substations, pumps, screens, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, distribution boards and associated plant equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance, calibration and testing of instrumentation equipment, including pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters.
• Ensure effective maintenance of PLC, SCADA, DCS and process control systems.
• Coordinate planned plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement weekly and monthly maintenance plans.
• Allocate resources, personnel and equipment to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

VSDs

MV substations

MCCs

distribution boards

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client, a mining company in Gauteng, seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to supervise maintenance at a processing plant. You will lead Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Artisans, and ensure timely, compliant maintenance and equipment reliability.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA/DCS experience, MV/LV system knowledge and a proactive approach to safety and productivity. Salary is competitive and experience-based.