Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance incentives

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead the electrical maintenance department and drive proactive strategies for safety and reliability. You will manage a team, oversee major projects, and ensure regulatory compliance in a demanding industrial setting.

The role combines on-site leadership with remote planning and administration and requires extensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems and predictive maintenance techniques.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Experience with high and low voltage equipment.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage electrical preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical maintenance technicians.
• Oversee troubleshooting of motors, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, regulations, and policies.
• Manage electrical maintenance projects, upgrades, installations, and CAPEX initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Conhecimentos

Electrical maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Team leadership

PLC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

Thermography

Vibration analysis

Partial discharge testing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a major industrial facility in Polokwane , is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead their electrical maintenance department. This role is critical for ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of all electrical systems and equipment within the plant. You will be responsible for developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, managing a team of maintenance technicians, and overseeing electrical projects. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing essential on-site leadership with remote planning and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, predictive and preventative maintenance techniques, and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive electrical preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of electrical maintenance technicians.
• Oversee the troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment, including motors, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage electrical maintenance projects, including upgrades, installations, and capital expenditure initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to minimize equipment downtime and optimize operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage the electrical maintenance budget.
• Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the maintenance team in Polokwane .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with various industrial electrical systems, including high and low voltage equipment.
• Strong understanding of predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., thermography, vibration analysis, partial discharge).
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting is highly advantageous.
• Experience in managing teams and projects effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations (e.g., OHSACT).
• Ability to work effectively both on-site in Polokwane and remotely when required.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) qualification is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse industrial electrical systems and technologies.
• A leadership role within a key industrial operation.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for the Polokwane -based team.