Plant Electrical Maintenance Lead — Reliability & Safety

Placements24

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Overtime opportunities

Career growth at Pretoria facility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a large industrial plant in Pretoria. You will oversee electrical maintenance operations, implement proactive strategies and lead a team of technicians to maximize plant reliability.

The role requires deep experience with HV/LV systems, PLCs, and CMMS, focusing on safety, efficiency and downtime reduction. On-site work with competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
6+ years in industrial electrical maintenance with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
Experience with high/low voltage systems and PLCs.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for plant electrical systems and equipment.
Lead, train and supervise a team of electrical maintenance technicians.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical failures, implementing corrective actions.
Manage the maintenance budget, including spare parts inventory, tools and external service contracts.
Ensure all electrical maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company standards.
Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of new electrical equipment and systems.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment history and performance metrics.
Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime and optimize schedules.