Field Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + allowances

Medical + retirement

Company vehicle

Learning & development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to support operations in Paarl and surrounding areas. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of electrical systems at multiple project sites.

You will work with site teams and project managers to ensure safe, reliable electrical infrastructure and to resolve field challenges. This hands-on, on-site position offers practical problem-solving and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a field/site engineering role.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and control panels.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Valid driver's license and travel readiness.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission electrical systems on-site.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment.
• Create maintenance schedules for reliability.
• Provide on-site technical support to teams.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Prepare field reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement field-driven design improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Field Electrical Engineer to support their operations in and around Paarl . This hands-on role involves direct involvement in the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment at various project sites. You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure, working closely with site teams and project managers to resolve technical challenges. This position offers a dynamic, on-site experience for engineers who enjoy practical problem-solving and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform diagnostic assessments and troubleshoot electrical faults and equipment failures.
• Develop and execute maintenance schedules to ensure the reliability of electrical infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site personnel and contractors.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, environmental policies, and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed field reports, including findings, actions taken, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement design improvements based on field experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a field engineering or site engineering role.
• Strong practical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively to project sites.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with site-based allowances and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Company vehicle provided for site travel.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in field operations.
• A challenging role with direct impact on project success.