Industrial Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Komani; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Specialized training

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24, Queenstown (SA), is seeking a hands-on Industrial Electrical Engineer to maintain and improve electrical systems in our industrial facilities. You will ensure reliable power distribution, machinery, and control systems, directly supporting production uptime and safety on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years' industrial maintenance experience, solid knowledge of power systems, motor controls, and PLCs, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years in industrial electrical maintenance/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, motor controls and PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and preventative care on industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in machinery, control panels, and power distribution systems.
• Implement electrical system upgrades to improve efficiency and safety.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize production disruptions due to electrical issues.

Skills

Power systems

Motor controls

PLCs

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Industrial Electrical Engineer to join their team in Queenstown . This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the electrical systems within our industrial facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of power distribution, machinery, and control systems, directly impacting production uptime and safety. This is an on-site position that requires practical expertise and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving electrical challenges in a demanding industrial environment. Your contributions will be essential to the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes and the continuous improvement of our electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and preventative care on industrial electrical equipment and systems.


• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in machinery, control panels, and power distribution systems.


• Implement electrical system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency and safety.


• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for plant equipment.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical safety codes, regulations, and company policies.


• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize production disruptions due to electrical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance and engineering.


• Strong knowledge of power systems , motor controls, and PLCs.


• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals.


• Experience with troubleshooting electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances where applicable.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.


• Generous annual leave entitlement.


• Opportunities for specialized training in industrial electrical systems.


• A stable and safety-focused industrial work environment.