Plant Electrician

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and life insurance

Pension fund contribution

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a skilled Plant Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems in our plant, ensuring safe, continuous production. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.

Requirements include a trade certificate, at least four years of industrial electrical maintenance, proficiency with testing equipment, and strong knowledge of power systems and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Plant Electrician with a relevant trade certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of power systems, control circuits, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair electrical equipment including motors, generators, switchgear, and controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to schedules to prevent equipment failures.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and minimize production loss.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and specifications for work.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations including lockout/tagout.
• Maintain logs of maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial electrical

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Trade certificate

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly competent Plant Electrician to join their operations in Rustenburg . This critical role involves maintaining and repairing all electrical systems and equipment within our plant, ensuring continuous and safe production. You will work closely with the engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot complex electrical problems and implement effective solutions. As a key member of the maintenance department, your expertise will be vital in maximizing equipment uptime and ensuring adherence to stringent safety protocols in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair electrical equipment, including motors, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to schedules to prevent equipment failures.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and ensure rapid resolution to minimize production loss.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and specifications for installation and repair work.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance and repair activities performed.

Requirements

• Qualified Plant Electrician with a relevant trade certificate or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of power systems, control circuits, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Company-provided health and life insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Pension fund contribution.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.