Industrial Electrical Engineer: Power, PLCs & Plant Uptime

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Bloemfontein operations team. The role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical infrastructure within industrial facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems.

A hands-on approach is required with collaboration across plant operations, maintenance, and safety teams. You will diagnose and resolve electrical issues, participate in upgrades, and help develop preventative maintenance programs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering or plant maintenance.
• Proficiency with electrical design software and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong understanding of motor control systems, PLCs, and industrial power distribution.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., OSHA, local regulations).

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in industrial plants, including power distribution, motor controls, and lighting.
• Perform electrical system troubleshooting and repair to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for electrical assets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments for electrical installations and modifications.
• Collaborate with project engineers and technicians on upgrades and new installations.

Skills

Motor control systems

PLCs

Industrial power distribution

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Bloemfontein operations team. The role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical infrastructure within industrial facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems.

A hands-on approach is required with collaboration across plant operations, maintenance, and safety teams. You will diagnose and resolve electrical issues, participate in upgrades, and help develop preventative maintenance programs to