Industrial Electrician — Plant Maintenance & PLC/VSD Tech

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime allowance

Standby allowances

PPE

Job summary

Amanzimtoti, South Africa — Morton Moore Pty Ltd is recruiting an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain and improve the plant's electrical systems. You will ensure safe, reliable operation to support continuous production throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include maintenance on motors, MCCs, switchgear and control circuits, plus diagnosing faults, wiring new equipment, and working with cross-functional teams. A Wireman's Licence is preferred and MV exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial electrical systems in heavy industry is essential.
• Knowledge of motor control, MCCs, switchgear, and distribution boards.
• Familiarity with lock-out/tag-out and safety procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, MCCs, switchgear, distribution boards and control circuits.
• Install, wire, test and commission new electrical equipment and plant modifications.
• Maintain and fault-find on VSDs, soft starters and PLC-controlled systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Complete job cards, test certificates and maintenance records accurately.

Skills

VSDs

PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Shift work

Education

Wireman's Licence (Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

MV electrical equipment

Job description

Amanzimtoti, South Africa — Morton Moore Pty Ltd is recruiting an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain and improve the plant's electrical systems. You will ensure safe, reliable operation to support continuous production throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include maintenance on motors, MCCs, switchgear and control circuits, plus diagnosing faults, wiring new equipment, and working with cross-functional teams. A Wireman's Licence is preferred and MV exposure is advantageous.