Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Industry, Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of heavy industry electrical systems. This hands-on role focuses on proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and improvement of motors, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.

You will develop maintenance programs, inspect equipment, manage spares, supervise contractors, uphold safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical maintenance experience in heavy industry.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
• Familiarity with high‑voltage safety procedures; PLCs/SCADA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
• Perform inspections, testing, and calibration of electrical systems and components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults promptly.
• Manage spare parts inventory and stock levels.
• Oversee contractors during outages or repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and industry standards.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance records and report equipment performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of heavy industry electrical systems. This hands-on role focuses on proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and improvement of motors, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.

You will develop maintenance programs, inspect equipment, manage spares, supervise contractors, uphold safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.