Industrial Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Electrical Engineer to support our Paarl operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade electrical systems, driving safety, reliability, and performance across the facility.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and motor control, and a commitment to safety standards in a dynamic industrial setting that supports production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, VFDs, and motor control.
• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams and technical specifications.
• Experience with electrical safety protocols and risk assessments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and upgrade of industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults in production machinery and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for electrical assets.
• Manage electrical spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize electrical downtime and improve process efficiency.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Control systems

PLCs

VFDs

Reading drawings

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

Electrical schematics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a competent Industrial Electrical Engineer to join their operations in Paarl . This role is vital for ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of all electrical infrastructure and machinery within their industrial facility. You will be involved in maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading electrical systems, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical electrical engineering skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to upholding high safety and quality standards in a dynamic industrial setting, supporting production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults in production machinery and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for electrical assets.
• Manage electrical spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize electrical-related downtime and improve process efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in an industrial electrical engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems , PLCs, VFDs, and motor control.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and technical specifications.
• Experience with electrical safety protocols and risk assessments.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for training in specialized industrial electrical systems.
• A stable and supportive work environment in a key industrial region.
• Contribution to process improvement and operational efficiency.