Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead a maintenance team in Benoni. You will design and drive predictive and preventive programs, troubleshoot complex electrical faults, and ensure safety and reliability of all electrical systems in our facilities.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep industrial electrical expertise and a track record of reducing downtime. The role also involves managing spare parts, analyzing maintenance data for improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in electrical maintenance with 2+ years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives and distribution.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance data analysis.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the electrical maintenance team.
• Develop, implement and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical faults in machinery and power systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards and best practices.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for electrical maintenance needs.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Oversee electrical aspects of capital projects and upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical maintenance

CMMS

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to oversee and enhance the electrical maintenance strategies for their facilities in Benoni . This role is critical for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all electrical systems and equipment. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, develop predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and manage troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical issues. Your expertise will be vital in minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance costs, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. This is a hands‑on leadership position within a vital industrial operation in the Gauteng province, requiring a deep understanding of industrial electrical systems and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical maintenance team, providing technical guidance and supervision.


• Develop, implement, and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.


• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical faults in machinery and power distribution systems.


• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, standards, and best practices.


• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for electrical maintenance needs.


• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, root causes of failure, and areas for improvement.


• Oversee electrical aspects of capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.


• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, control panels, and power distribution .


• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).


• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and P&IDs.


• Excellent leadership, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.


• Stable, full-time role with significant responsibility and impact.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.


• Retirement fund contributions and other employee benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.