HV Industrial Electrician — Plant Maintenance

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-site role

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a large-scale petrochemical operation. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage electrical networks, with emphasis on safe operation in hazardous environments.

The successful candidate will read schematics, work with VFDs/PLC systems, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety codes and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an industrial electrician in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Certified Industrial Electrician with valid trade certificate.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage safety protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs and motor control circuits a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment including switchgear and control panels.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions to minimize plant downtime.
• Interpret schematics and manuals to guide work.
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations in hazardous locations.
• Assist in commissioning and document maintenance records.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues as needed.

Skills

High-Voltage systems

PLC systems

VFDs

Schematic diagrams

Education

Trade certificate / Industrial Electrician

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a large-scale petrochemical operation. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage electrical networks, with emphasis on safe operation in hazardous environments.

The successful candidate will read schematics, work with VFDs/PLC systems, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety codes and company procedures.