Industrial Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Proactive

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Ongoing training

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of electrical systems across facilities. You will develop preventive maintenance schedules, conduct inspections, and lead complex repairs.

The role requires strong PLC, VFD, and motor control understanding, strict safety adherence, and accurate record-keeping. This hands-on position offers ongoing training and opportunities to impact uptime and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of electrical maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics to identify potential failures.
• Perform repairs on electrical systems, machinery and control panels.
• Troubleshoot faults, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts inventory.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC

VFDs

Motor control systems

Reading electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma or Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of electrical systems across facilities. You will develop preventive maintenance schedules, conduct inspections, and lead complex repairs.

The role requires strong PLC, VFD, and motor control understanding, strict safety adherence, and accurate record-keeping. This hands-on position offers ongoing training and opportunities to impact uptime and efficiency.