Electrical Technician

Profession Hub; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Profession Hub in Mpumalanga seeks an experienced electrical professional to join a growing manufacturing environment. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment across the plant, manage high- and low-voltage systems, and contribute to safety and efficiency.

You will develop and implement control systems using PLCs such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens S5 and S7, monitor instrumentation, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimise electrical layouts and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Red Seal electrician or N6 in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years experience with electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Extensive knowledge of MV and LV electrical systems.
• Strong PLC fault finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and control systems.
• Self-motivated with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment throughout the plant to ensure optimal operational performance.
• Manage high- and low-voltage systems with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement control systems using PLCs such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens S5, and S7.
• Monitor instrumentation and automate processes to enhance manufacturing productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimise electrical systems and implement continuous improvements.
• Strong electrical maintenance experience.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

MV/LV electrical systems

Instrumentation and control systems

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Red Seal or N6 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens S5

Siemens S7

Job description

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization in Mpumalanga that is experiencing significant growth and looking to strengthen their technical team. If you are an ambitious electrical professional seeking to make a substantial impact in a thriving environment, this opportunity is designed for you.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment throughout the plant to ensure optimal operational performance.

• Manage high- and low-voltage systems with a focus on safety and efficiency.

• Develop and implement control systems using advanced PLC knowledge with tools such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens S5, and S7.

• Monitor instrumentation and automate processes to enhance manufacturing productivity.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimise electrical systems and implement continuous improvements.

• Strong electrical maintenance experience

Requirements:

• Electrician Trade - Red Seal or National Diploma (N6) in Electrical Engineering.

• Proven experience of at least 6 years working with electrical equipment in a manufacturing or similar setting.

• Extensive knowledge of MV and LV electrical systems.

• Strong proficiency in PLC fault finding and troubleshooting.

• Solid understanding of instrumentation and control systems.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Familiarity with the following:

• Electrical and instrumentation design principles.

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) configuration or programming