Maintenance Electrician

Placements24; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 260 000 - 360 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid and pension

Professional development

Safety equipment provided

Stable employer

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join the industrial operations team. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment across plant machinery and facility systems, ensuring safety and peak performance.

The ideal candidate has a valid trade certificate, 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, and strong diagnostic, schematics-reading, and safety skills.

Qualificações

• Qualified Electrician with a valid Trade Certificate.
• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, AC/DC motors, PLCs, VSDs, and control circuits.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Skilled in using a variety of electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles and a commitment to following strict safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Responsabilidades

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment, including motors, control panels, lighting, and power distribution.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to identify issues before failures.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals to guide work.
• Ensure compliance with South African electrical regulations and safety standards.
• Respond to electrical emergencies to restore power and functionality.
• Assist in planning electrical upgrades for new equipment or facility improvements.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures during tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to optimize performance.

Conhecimentos

Schematics reading

Diagnostics tools

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formação académica

Trade Certificate (e.g., Wireman's License)

Ferramentas

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

PLC testers

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and certified Maintenance Electrician to join their industrial operations team in **Centurion, Gauteng**. This vital role focuses on ensuring the electrical integrity and operational efficiency of all plant machinery and facility electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment, contributing significantly to minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity. This position requires a thorough understanding of industrial electrical codes, safety standards, and a strong aptitude for electrical diagnostics. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, often responding to urgent maintenance needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding the highest standards of electrical safety and performance within the **Centurion** industrial area. This is a hands-on role demanding technical expertise and a reliable work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of electrical systems and equipment, including motors, control panels, lighting, and power distribution systems.
• Perform routine electrical inspections and preventive maintenance to identify and address potential issues before they cause failures.
• Diagnose electrical faults and malfunctions using appropriate testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to guide repair and installation activities.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant South African electrical regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and breakdowns to restore power and functionality.
• Assist in the planning and execution of electrical upgrades and installations for new equipment or facility improvements.
• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections performed.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures are followed during all maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel and production teams to optimize equipment performance and uptime.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with a valid Trade Certificate (e.g., Wireman's License, NQF Level 4 equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, AC/DC motors, PLCs, VSDs, and control circuits.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Skilled in using a variety of electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles and a commitment to following strict safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot effectively under pressure.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of **Centurion** and possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work standby duties and occasional overtime as required.

Benefits

• Our client offers an attractive salary package, a comprehensive benefits plan including medical aid and pension fund, and opportunities for professional development and upskilling.
• The company provides necessary safety equipment and tools for the role.
• You will be working within a stable and reputable organization that values its employees and promotes a safe working environment.
• This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills to a key industrial player in the **Gauteng** region.