Mining Electrical Maintenance Engineer (11kV) – Welkom

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Vor Ort; ZAR 800.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Shift allowances

Medical aid

Provident fund

Accommodation or transport assistance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24, on behalf of a major SA mining operator, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for Welkom, Free State. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems, lead preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and implement upgrades to reduce downtime.

The ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial/mining electrical maintenance, HV experience up to 11kV, motor controls, VSDs, and PLCs, plus a Wireman’s license and Trade Test.

Qualifikationen

• Electrical engineering degree or diploma required.
• Valid Wireman's license and Electrician trade test.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial/mining electrical maintenance.
• Experience with high-voltage systems up to 11 kV.
• Strong knowledge of motor control, VSDs, and PLCs.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.
• Mine experience and safety focus preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Install, commission, and modify electrical systems as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and spare parts.
• Collaborate with production to meet electrical requirements.
• Mentor junior technicians and promote safety practices.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Kenntnisse

Electrical maintenance expertise

Safety consciousness

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

National Diploma/ Degree in Electrical Engineering

Wireman’s license

Trade Test Certificate (Electrician)

Tools

VSDs (Variable Speed Drives)

HV experience up to 11kV

PLC systems

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24, on behalf of a major SA mining operator, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for Welkom, Free State. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems, lead preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and implement upgrades to reduce downtime.

The ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial/mining electrical maintenance, HV experience up to 11kV, motor controls, VSDs, and PLCs, plus a Wireman’s license and Trade Test.