Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Stable employment

Comprehensive benefits

On-site training

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician for our Rustenburg facility. The role focuses on maintaining and improving industrial electrical systems to maximize uptime and safety, on-site with the maintenance team.

The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, 5+ years in industrial environments, and experience with motors, PLCs, VFDs, and control panels. Willingness to work shifts and be on call is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., Wireman's license, N3 Electrical).
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, and control panel wiring.
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all types of industrial electrical equipment and control systems.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems, motors, control panels, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults in machinery and production lines to minimize downtime.
• Modify and upgrade existing electrical systems as required.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues and perform timely repairs.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to achieve goals.
• Operate hand and power tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/VFD control

Schematic reading

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Education

Trade certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Meggers

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a diligent and experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join their facility in Rustenburg, North West . This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the operational integrity of our industrial machinery and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of industrial electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and installation of electrical components within a manufacturing or mining environment. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity by maintaining high standards of electrical system functionality and safety. This position requires a commitment to working on-site and being an integral part of the plant's maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all types of industrial electrical equipment and control systems.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on electrical systems, motors, control panels, and associated equipment according to schedule.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults in machinery and production lines, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Perform modifications and upgrades to existing electrical systems as required.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues and perform timely repairs.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel and production teams to achieve operational goals.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., Wireman's license, N3 Electrical).
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, and control panel wiring.
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with high and low voltage systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant safety procedures and electrical codes (e.g., SANS).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and be on call if required for urgent repairs in Rustenburg, North West .
• Experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding industrial setting in Rustenburg .
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Regular training and professional development opportunities.
• Stable employment with a reputable company.
• Contribution to the maintenance of critical industrial infrastructure.