Field Electrical Technician – Rotating Equipment (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Electrical Field Service Technician to support operations in the Northern Cape, with a primary focus on Upington. Provide on-site installation, maintenance, and repair for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and generators at client sites across the region.

The role requires extensive travel, a Trade Test Certificate, and 4+ years in industrial electrical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a Trade Test Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an Electrical Technician servicing industrial rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC motors, control systems, VFDs, soft starters, and control panels.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience in mining, power generation, or manufacturing environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation, commissioning, and testing of electrical components for rotating equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in motors, control panels, VFDs, and related systems.
• Interpret schematics and P&IDs accurately.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Respond to emergency service calls and perform repairs.
• Maintain detailed service reports including parts used and time spent.
• Adhere to safety standards and client site regulations.
• Manage service parts inventory and tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of service procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Tools

VFDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Electrical Field Service Technician to support operations in the Northern Cape, with a primary focus on Upington. Provide on-site installation, maintenance, and repair for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and generators at client sites across the region.

The role requires extensive travel, a Trade Test Certificate, and 4+ years in industrial electrical maintenance.