Industrial Electrical Engineer: Plant Reliability

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Upskilling opportunities

Career progression

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Electrical Engineer for our Rustenburg facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize the electrical infrastructure of a large-scale operation to ensure continuous production and high efficiency.

The role requires a BEng or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong PLC/motor control knowledge, VSDs, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• BEng or Diploma in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, motor control, VSDs and industrial networks.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and manuals.
• Commitment to safety and OHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment (motors, generators, transformers, control panels).
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Design and modify electrical systems to improve efficiency and safety in Rustenburg.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers.

Skills

PLC systems

Motor control

Variable speed drives

Industrial networks

High/low voltage systems

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Education

BEng or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Electrical Engineer for our Rustenburg facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize the electrical infrastructure of a large-scale operation to ensure continuous production and high efficiency.

The role requires a BEng or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong PLC/motor control knowledge, VSDs, and the ability to read schematics.