Hybrid Electrical Maintenance Tech - PLCs & Motors

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Upskilling and training

Hybrid work model

Structured work environment with先进诊断工具

Job security in a growing organization

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a prominent industrial manufacturing firm in Gauteng. The role combines on-site maintenance with occasional remote planning and documentation tasks to support uptime and efficiency.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain electrical machinery, control systems and power distribution, while adhering to strict safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Trade qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, VSDs, and control systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Ability to read complex electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures incl. LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on motors, generators, transformers and control panels.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults and breakdowns in plant systems.
• Install, test and commission new electrical equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and parts inventory.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize disruption during maintenance.
• Respond to emergency calls for electrical system failures.
• Assist in upgrades and modifications of electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Reading diagrams

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Shift work

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a prominent industrial manufacturing firm in Gauteng. The role combines on-site maintenance with occasional remote planning and documentation tasks to support uptime and efficiency.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain electrical machinery, control systems and power distribution, while adhering to strict safety standards in a fast-paced environment.