Senior Electrical Engineer, Mining Power Systems (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Housing allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for their mining operations in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will lead electrical design, installation, and maintenance for large-scale mining facilities, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency of power systems, MCCs and automation.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in mining or heavy industry and PE registration. You will oversee budgets, mentor engineers, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with suppliers and regulators in a demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering with professional registration.
• 8+ years in mining or heavy industry electrical engineering.
• Experience with HV/MV distribution, motor control, and automation.
• Proven leadership and ability to work remotely in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for mining projects from design to commissioning.
• Design and specify electrical distribution, substations, MCCs, and VSDs for heavy industry.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and standards.
• Oversee maintenance, predictive and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and procurement; mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Conduct electrical hazard identifications and risk assessments; liaise with suppliers and authorities.

Skills

HV power distribution

MV power distribution

PLC/SCADA

Motor control

Project management

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for their mining operations in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will lead electrical design, installation, and maintenance for large-scale mining facilities, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency of power systems, MCCs and automation.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in mining or heavy industry and PE registration. You will oversee budgets, mentor engineers, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with suppliers and regulators in a demanding