Electrical Technician – PLC & Automation Expert

Profession Hub

Mpumalanga

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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

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