Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Accommodation

Relocation aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major mining operation in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the electrical maintenance team, develop and implement maintenance strategies, manage spare parts, and ensure strict safety compliance in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires a National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in electrical maintenance (3+ in a supervisory capacity), and strong CMMS and HV/LV expertise.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years experience in electrical maintenance, 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience with HV/LV systems in mining or heavy industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical machinery and control systems (PLCs, VSDs).
• Strong maintenance planning and execution skills, CMMS competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance for motors, switchgear, and control systems.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities with minimal operational disruption.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical faults efficiently.
• Manage inventory of electrical spare parts for cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations in mining.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

CMMS knowledge

Education

National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

PLCs & VSDs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major mining operation, is seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their facility in **Rustenburg, North West**. This critical role involves leading the electrical maintenance team, ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of all electrical infrastructure and equipment within the mining operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance strategies, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring a deep understanding of heavy industrial electrical systems and a commitment to operational excellence in a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment, including motors, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Oversee the planning and execution of electrical maintenance and repair activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults and breakdowns efficiently.
• Manage the inventory of electrical spare parts, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations pertinent to mining operations.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to optimize equipment performance and lifecycle.
• Oversee contractor activities related to electrical maintenance work.

Requirements

• National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Extensive experience with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, particularly in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical machinery and control systems (PLCs, VSDs).
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and execution strategies.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to work shifts and be on standby when required.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations and safety standards is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with mining industry specific allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Accommodation or living‑out allowance may be provided.
• Relocation assistance for successful candidates relocating to **Rustenburg, North West**.
• Opportunities for career growth within a large‑scale operation.
• Training and development programs focused on maintaining cutting‑edge mining technology.