Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance of electrical and automation systems in a heavy industry setting. The role emphasizes reliability, troubleshooting, and the development of preventative strategies to minimize downtime.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs, mentor technicians, and ensure safety and compliance on high-voltage installations while supporting plant modifications and new equipment projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical maintenance experience in industrial/mining environments.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of VSDs and motor control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends/public holidays.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs for electrical and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical faults in HV/LV systems, motors, pumps, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental policies, and standards.
• Oversee electrical aspects of plant modifications and new installations.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for electrical components.
• Lead and mentor junior technicians with technical guidance.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide maintenance input for new equipment.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to minimize production impact.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

VSDs knowledge

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance of electrical and automation systems in a heavy industry setting. The role emphasizes reliability, troubleshooting, and the development of preventative strategies to minimize downtime.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs, mentor technicians, and ensure safety and compliance on high-voltage installations while supporting plant modifications and new equipment projects.