Industrial Electrician: PLCs, VSDs & Plant Equipment

Zohorecruit; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in Ermelo, South Africa, a qualified electrician is sought to install, maintain and repair electrical systems on plant and equipment. You will fault-find, read drawings and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a Grade 12 with a trade qualification, 3+ years post-trade experience, and a valid driver’s license. Overtime, standby and shutdowns are common in this site-based position.

Qualifications

• Matric and trade qualification as Electrician required.
• Minimum 3 years post-trade experience in plant/mining/industrial environments.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s license and own transport.
• Willing to work overtime, standby and shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels and wiring on plant and equipment.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical and control circuits, including starters, VSDs and PLC-linked systems.
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance to schedule, and respond to call-outs as required.
• Read and work from electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Test, commission and inspect installations to ensure compliance with SANS 10142 and the OHS Act.
• Complete job cards, inspection records and maintenance reports accurately.
• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work and site safety procedures at all times.
• Identify parts and materials needed and report defects or risks to the supervisor.
• Work alongside boilermakers, fitters and other trades on shared jobs and shutdowns.

Skills

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal/Section 13 or 26D)

Tools

Driver's license (Code B/EB)

Job description

Not disclosed in Ermelo, South Africa, a qualified electrician is sought to install, maintain and repair electrical systems on plant and equipment. You will fault-find, read drawings and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a Grade 12 with a trade qualification, 3+ years post-trade experience, and a valid driver’s license. Overtime, standby and shutdowns are common in this site-based position.