Senior Electrical Automation Engineer - Mining Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Annual bonus

Career development

Generous leave entitlement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in automation to join our mining/processing operations in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced electrical and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to Mine Health and Safety Act requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years in industrial automation and electrical engineering.
• Proven experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and instrumentation.
• Experience with Profinet/Ethernet/IP networking.
• Familiarity with electrical CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for industrial processes (PLCs, SCADA, HMI).
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation systems to minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electrical and automation failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Specify and select electrical components and control equipment.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and regulations (Mine Health and Safety Act).
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers and operations teams on projects.
• Provide training and support to maintenance personnel and operators.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in industrial automation and control systems.
• Contribute to preventative maintenance programs for electrical and automation equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electric distribution

Industrial networking

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in automation to join our mining/processing operations in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced electrical and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to Mine Health and Safety Act requirements.