Principal Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation – Mining

Placements24

Randfontein

On-site

ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Bonus & long-term incentive

Medical aid & life assurance & group退休

Retirement fund

Professional development budget

Travel opportunities

Executive leadership team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a major mining and industrial processing client based in Rustenburg. This senior role leads electrical design and automation initiatives across large-scale plants, aiming to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will guide cross-functional teams, specify PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions, review schematics, manage capital projects, and mentor engineers while staying abreast of new technologies in industrial automation.

Qualifications

Master's in Electrical Eng with control/automation focus.
Pr Eng registration with ECSA.
10+ years in electrical engineering with heavy industry automation.
Experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms and SCADA.
Knowledge of Profibus, Profinet, Modbus.
Ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
HAZOP studies and SIL experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of industrial electrical systems and automation strategies.
Oversee specification and integration of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and networks.
Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
Conduct risk assessments and safety analyses per regulations.
Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for complex systems.
Manage capital projects: budget, scope, schedule, contractor oversight.
Mentor junior engineers and staff; foster technical excellence.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance and project teams for integrated performance.
Develop and maintain electrical design standards and best practices.