Hybrid Industrial Electrical Engineer - Drive Plant Uptime

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Engineer in George, Western Cape, to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in our industrial facilities.

The role involves a hybrid work arrangement with on-site engagement and opportunities for off-site design and analysis. The candidate should have a hands-on approach to ensure reliability and efficiency of plant electrical systems and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and modify electrical systems and control panels for industrial machinery and processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical equipment, PLCs, VFDs, and MCCs.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with safety standards and codes.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot faults and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify electrical improvements and energy efficiency.
• Oversee contractors and technicians on electrical projects and maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical hazards and implement safety protocols.
• Manage spare parts inventory for critical components.
• Stay updated on new technologies in industrial electrical engineering.

Skills

Industrial control systems

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Electrical design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming software

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Engineer in George, Western Cape, to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in our industrial facilities.

The role involves a hybrid work arrangement with on-site engagement and opportunities for off-site design and analysis. The candidate should have a hands-on approach to ensure reliability and efficiency of plant electrical systems and safety compliance.