Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

CPD points

Challenging and stable environment

Relocation assistance

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain complex electrical systems and automated machinery. The role combines on-site upkeep with remote planning and analysis, reflecting a hybrid work model.

You will diagnose faults, implement preventive maintenance, read schematics, support safety standards, and collaborate with production to minimize downtime while driving energy efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma with relevant experience.
• ECSA registration or eligibility strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in electrical maintenance in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, control systems, PLCs, and VSDs.
• Reading/interpretation of schematics and control diagrams proficient.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment including motors and panels.
• Create and manage preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot faults and malfunctions promptly and efficiently.
• Interpret electrical schematics and manuals to guide work.
• Ensure maintenance complies with safety standards (OHS Act) and policies.
• Collaborate with production and support teams for electrical needs.
• Install, commission, and test new electrical equipment/control systems.
• Maintain records of maintenance, spare parts, and equipment history.
• Identify energy-efficiency upgrades for electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Safety compliance

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

ECSA registration eligibility

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Electrical schematics software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading industrial conglomerate with operations in Upington, Northern Cape , is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their technical team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of complex electrical systems and automated machinery within their facilities. The Engineer will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving electrical faults, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and contributing to the upgrade and optimization of electrical infrastructure. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career within a key player in the regional industrial sector, with a hybrid work arrangement that balances on-site operational needs with remote planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of electrical equipment, including motors, control panels, and power distribution systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance schedules for electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults and malformations promptly and efficiently.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities comply with relevant safety standards (e.g., OHS Act) and company policies.
• Collaborate with production teams to understand their needs and provide timely electrical support.
• Participate in the installation, commissioning, and testing of new electrical equipment and control systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Identify opportunities for electrical system upgrades and energy efficiency improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or eligibility for registration is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, control systems, PLCs, and VSDs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting complex electrical problems.
• In-depth understanding of electrical safety principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to hybrid work.
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule and be available for occasional on-call duties.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Upington, Northern Cape area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflective of experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, further training, and ECSA CPD points.
• A challenging and stable work environment.
• Relocation assistance may be offered.
• Annual performance bonus.