Mining Electrical Systems Engineer PLC/SCADA & Safety

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain mining electrical systems, including power distribution, motor control and automation to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Requirements include a BEng in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in mining or heavy industry, experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLCs and SCADA; Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng. preferred; occasional travel to mine sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering within mining/heavy industry.
• Experience with power systems, motor control, VFDs, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain electrical systems for mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Ensure reliable operation of power distribution, motors, generators and electrical equipment.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new electrical systems and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot faults to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and mining regulations.
• Work with automation/controls (PLCs/SCADA) to optimize plant operations.
• Manage maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations teams.

Skills

Power systems

Motor control

Industrial automation

Hazardous area installations

P&ID reading

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain mining electrical systems, including power distribution, motor control and automation to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Requirements include a BEng in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in mining or heavy industry, experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLCs and SCADA; Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng. preferred; occasional travel to mine sites.